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What is a cytology laboratory manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreCytology Laboratory ManagerUS Average
Salary
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Avg. Salary $79,138

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
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Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.78%

Asian 12.68%

Black or African American 10.23%

Hispanic or Latino 11.90%

Unknown 4.83%

White 59.58%

Gender

female 66.67%

male 33.33%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44

Key steps to become a cytology laboratory manager

  1. Explore cytology laboratory manager education requirements

    Most common cytology laboratory manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    80.0 %

    Master's

    10.0 %

    Associate

    10.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific cytology laboratory manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    GI100.00%
  3. Research cytology laboratory manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage daily laboratory operations including personnel, client consulting, analyses and adherence to GLP protocols.
    • Develop assays in a quality control environment and yielding necessary quality documentation for compliance with FDA.
    • Review FDA requirements for manufacturing of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and ensure area compliance in lab and manufacturing areas.
    • Company purchase - microbiology laboratory division eliminate.
  4. Apply for cytology laboratory manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cytology laboratory manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cytology laboratory manager salary

The average cytology laboratory manager salary in the United States is $79,138 per year or $38 per hour. Cytology laboratory manager salaries range between $57,000 and $109,000 per year.

Average cytology laboratory manager salary
$79,138 Yearly
$38.05 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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