Histopathology Laboratory Quality and Process Improvement Lead

Histopathology Laboratory Quality and Process Improvement Lead (12-18 Month Freelance Contract) Overview

Join a fast-moving digital pathology environment as our Lab Quality and Process Improvement Lead. You'll help maintain compliance while driving practical, data-led quality improvements that reduce errors, strengthen workflow reliability, and support accredited histopathology laboratory operations. This role combines hands on quality management with a strong change-driving mindset-partnering with scientists and operations teams to implement improvements that stick.

Required Skills

• Degree in Biomedical Science or a similar life science discipline
• Previous experience working in ISO 15189 accredited histopathology laboratories
• Strong knowledge of histochemistry workflows and quality/compliance requirements
• Experience setting quality metrics, analysing quality data, and leading root cause investigationsFamiliarity with digital pathology, LIMS systems, and quality management systems
• Proven stakeholder communication, leadership, mentoring, and ability to drive change (not just advise)
• Strong problem solving and ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., 6 Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen)
• Experience with Generative AI tools/technology and/or AI assisted pathology tools
• Knowledge of AI cloud computing and electronic data archiving

Preferred Education and Experience

Biomedical Science (or equivalent) plus substantial, hands on histopathology QA experience within ISO 15189 environments.

Other Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
• Full time on site in Oxford

If you're ready to turn quality data into real operational improvement, apply now and take the next step in advancing digital pathology performance.