Anatomic Pathology Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location: White Plains, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Weekend & Holiday Rotation: Rotating weekends and holiday coverage
Sign-On Bonus Available

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a leading hospital system in the White Plains, NY area to recruit an Anatomic Pathology Operations Manager . This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, including Histology, while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Histology or Anatomic Pathology leader looking to make a significant impact within a highly respected hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, including Histology and related services.
• Oversee daily laboratory workflow to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely turnaround of patient results.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop supervisors, lead technologists, and laboratory staff.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental performance.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory leadership, and hospital administration to support strategic initiatives and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Assist with budgeting, resource planning, equipment evaluation, and capital projects.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to improve laboratory efficiency and service quality.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related life science field.
• ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) certification required.
• Current New York State Histotechnologist License preferred.
• Out-of-state candidates are encouraged to apply if they hold an active ASCP certification and are eligible to obtain New York licensure.
• Strong background in Histology and/or Anatomic Pathology operations.
• Previous Supervisor or Laboratory Leadership experience is required.
• Experience managing laboratory operations, staff, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Full-time
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Why Apply?

• Pay Range: $110,000 - $167,000
• Sign-on bonus available
• Leadership opportunity with a highly respected hospital laboratory
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Modern laboratory equipped with advanced technology
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Relocation candidates welcome

If you're an experienced Histology or Anatomic Pathology leader looking for your next leadership opportunity, Lighthouse Lab Services would love to connect with you about this confidential opening in the White Plains, NY area.

About Us

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual

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