Lead Histotechnician
Core
Lead a histology team in a high-volume laboratory, processing specimens and ensuring quality test results for patient care.
Role type
Senior IC histotechnician (team lead)
Builds
Histology slides and diagnostic test results
Domain
Healthcare diagnostics / Clinical Laboratory Science
Required skills
Histology procedures, specimen processing, laboratory SOPs, instrumentation operation, quality control, reagent evaluation, team training, report generation
Preferred skills
Immunohistochemistry, team supervision, ASCP certification, Bachelor's degree in relevant science
Technologies
Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Assist supervisor with daily department operations, send production reports, train new hires, determine specimen acceptability, perform routine and complex technical procedures, monitor and troubleshoot instrumentation, prepare and test new reagents, report test results, perform preventive maintenance and quality control, replenish supplies, assist with specimen processing, maintain safety protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties
