Histology Supervisor; LAB RSCH SUPV

Location: Davis, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Apply By Date: February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm

Under direction of the Anatomic Pathology Service Manager, the Histology Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the histology laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow, quality assurance, and staff training. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, this role performs the full range of histology technician duties, including processing, embedding, sectioning, and preparation of tissues samples for routine, special, and immunohistochemical staining to support accurate diagnostic evaluation.

This role serves as a key liaison between laboratory staff, faculty, residents, clinicians and researchers. The Histology Supervisor supports both diagnostic and research services. This position rotates monthly with other technicians to perform special stains, immunohistochemistry, research projects and other specialized procedures. This position provides managerial assistance to the Service Manager, offers high-level technical consultation, ensures the laboratory meets quality assurance standards, and assists in the development, validation, and implementation of new tests and methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience working in a diagnostic histology laboratory including operation of a microtome to produce high-quality sections from various tissue types, tissue processing, embedding, and staining, including special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team building, coaching/mentoring, and the ability to motivate and engage staff.
• Knowledge of histology techniques, lab regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Able to follow detailed written protocols and SOPs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact effectively with diverse groups including faculty, clinicians, students and staff.
• Effective and proactive problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or equivalent experience/training.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a veterinary diagnostic histology laboratory, including staff recruitment, workload delegation, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations.
• In-depth understanding of histology laboratory operations, equipment, instruments reagents and handling animal tissues from a wide range of species.

• 30% – Lab Management
• 50% – Technical Support
• 10% – Quality Assurance
• 10% – Laboratory Operations

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Histology Supervisor to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.

• Salary or Pay Range: $69,600 - $124,200 annually
• Salary Frequency:
  Annually
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
• Shift: Monday - Friday; rotating schedule: 7:00a-3:30p, 8:00a-4:30p, 9:00a-5:30p
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our supervisors are provided the following benefits:

• PERSONAL LEAVE
• Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Sick Leave –…