• Pathology Team Lead

    Actalent (Pleasant Prairie, WI)


    Pathology Team Lead

     

    We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pathology Team Lead to oversee daily operations and drive excellence within our state-of-the-art pathology laboratory. This leadership role is responsible for maximizing team performance, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a collaborative work environment among Histotechnicians and Laboratory Assistants.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead and support a team of Histotechnicians and Laboratory Assistants to ensure efficiency, productivity, and teamwork

    + Provide daily supervision, communication, and direction aligned with organizational goals

    + Attend and contribute to monthly and quarterly leadership meetings

    + Facilitate regular team meetings to promote alignment and engagement

    + Create and manage staff schedules, approve PTO requests, and ensure adequate coverage

    + Oversee timesheet management and payroll approvals

    + Deliver weekly updates on team performance, attendance, overtime, specimen volume, and staffing needs

    + Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members

    + Conduct 90-day and annual performance reviews; administer disciplinary actions as needed

    Technical Duties

    + Accession, gross, measure, ink, and cut tissue specimens; enter data into the LIS

    + Process, embed, and section tissue samples using a microtome

    + Perform H&E staining, immunohistochemistry, and special stains as required

    + Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment; perform daily maintenance and solution changes

    + File tissue blocks and slides; ensure accurate documentation and workflow efficiency

    + Collaborate with dermatopathologists to resolve issues and maintain high-quality standards

    Qualifications

    + Associate’s degree in a science-related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

    + Completion of a histology training program and ASCP certification required

    + Minimum of 1 year of dermatopathology experience preferred

    + Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced lab environment

    Work Environment

    This role is based in a modern, high-volume pathology lab. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with occasional weekend overtime as the lab continues to grow.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $42.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Prairie,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.