Job Title Laboratory Manager - Histology Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who we are The Small Animal Hospital is dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We are a part of the Vet M ed Teaching Hospital (VMTH) at Texas A&M University with a team of dedicated, caring vet erinary medi cal professionals! http://vethospital.tamu.edu/small - animal (http://vethospital.tamu.edu/small-animal-hospital) - hospital What we want The Laboratory Manager, under direction, oversees operations and supervises staff in a histopathology diagnostic laboratory. Coordinates training of lab personnel and graduate students, monitors lab for safety and conformance, prepares standard operation procedures and resolves client issues. Provides technical assistance in research projects. What you need to know Salary: W ill be commen sur ate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents. Other: Persons in this position are expected to occasionally participate in lab operations during holidays or university closures. Qualifications Required Education and Experience + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Five years of laboratory related management experience. Required Licenses and Certifications + Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification by ASCP. Preferred Qualifications + Management experience in a histology laboratory. + Previous experience validating immunohistochemical antibodies for use in research and diagnostics, previous experience with fluorescence in situ hybridization. Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. + Knowledge of routine laboratory histology equipment. + Knowledge of specialized histology staining techniques, including immunohistochemistry. + Must not have inhibiting allergies or sensitivities to organic compounds, solvents, and dogs or cats. Responsibilities Operations, Quality Control & Compliance + Monitors quality control and assay performance to ensure accuracy of reported results. + Assures timely entry and release of accurate results to meet laboratory turn-around time goals. + Produces laboratory generated standard and quality control material, including preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures. + Maintains adequate supply of in-house standards and quality control as needed for diagnostic testing. + Ensures laboratory compliance processes, recordkeeping, and reporting- including preparations for lab inspections. + Monitors lab for safety and conformance and oversees the management of all laboratory waste. Identifies and reports incidents of nonconformance. + Manages and maintains adequate supplies and reagents as needed for efficient laboratory function. Oversees inventory, requests quotes and orders, oversees receipt of lab supplies and reagents, reviews and reconciles invoices from vendors, external laboratories, and pathology consultants to ensure accuracy and works with the finance department to manage the process of paying vendors and consultants. + Monitors equipment and schedules maintenance or repair as needed. Maintains preventative maintenance contracts. Researches and purchases equipment as needed. + Oversees shipping, receival, processing, sectioning, staining, and archiving of internal and external research samples under supervision of the GI lab faculty and director of operations. + May assist with research projects within the Gastrointestinal laboratory, as well as support other researchers on a fee-for-service basis. Supervision/Management + Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules employees in the histology laboratory section. + Provides crucial input into hiring, annual evaluation, or other performance evaluations. + Provides training to graduate students and others as requested by upper management and faculty members. + Provides budget monitoring and management for the histology section. + Oversees implementation of and training for Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) workflow. + Ensures the proper use of the LIMS and online server for digital pathology and collaborates with IT support to troubleshoot issues to minimize disruptions in lab operations. Histology Testing + Serves as a working manager by actively participating and performing lab services on a regular basis, including but not limited to: assisting with handling of surgical specimens; performing basic preventative maintenance on microtomes, automatic stainer, cover slipper and other equipment as specified; and loading and programming of tissue processor following established procedures. + Coordinates, validates, troubleshoots and performs histological processing, histochemical staining, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and other tests to be developed in the future within the laboratory. + Oversees the prioritization of testing to optimizing team efficiency. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.