Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and high-resolution scanning to ensure high-quality specimen preparation and digital capture.
• Manage histology requests from receipt to completion, maintaining timely communication and providing insightful feedback.
• Oversee clinical and non-clinical sample logistics, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Implement quality control (QC) measures to ensure histological integrity, maintain equipment, standardize practices, and ensure data accuracy.
• Provide guidance to R&D scientists on histological techniques, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in the lab.

Top 3 Required Skills:

1. Expertise in advanced histological techniques and equipment.
2. Strong experience in quality control and laboratory management.

Top 3 Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
2. Knowledge of sample tracking and inventory management.

Disqualifiers:

• Lack of relevant certification (HT/HTL ASCP) or relevant degree (AS/BS in Histology, Biology, or related life science).
• Overqualification (e.g., PhD without hands-on experience in histology) or underqualification.
• Less than 5 years of relevant experience.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Biology, Pathology, or a related field .
• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a histology laboratory setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent record-keeping abilities and adaptability in learning new processes and technologies.
• Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with brightfield and fluorescence imaging, as well as digital pathology systems.
• Proficiency in specialized histological techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and laboratory information systems (LIS).