Assay Development Specialist - Histology
About The Position
NeoGenomics is looking for an Assay Development Specialist for their Histology department in Fort Myers, FL. This role is responsible for managing the validations and enhancement of clinical tests and services in Histology, ISH, IHC, and Image Analysis at the local site level. The Specialist will provide insight to assay design, perform validations, and collaborate with the local Anatomic Pathology (AP) department to maintain assays and instrumentation. This is a technical role requiring strong technical and interpersonal skills, a high understanding of laboratory techniques and clinical lab practices, and offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and interact with various levels of personnel across departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology (Histotechnology Program) from an accredited institution - OR - Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR - Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses
- 2 years of experience in Histology/Anatomic Pathology required
- HT or HTL (ASCP) required
Nice To Haves
- 4 total years of experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency throughout the AP lab section
- Prepare validation summary for each completed validation
- Assist in maintaining documentation and slides per CAP/CLIA regulations
- Basic knowledge of regulatory regulations
- Assist in troubleshooting of test performance and instrumentation issues
- Performs the bi-annual instrument and/or assay correlations as assigned
- Assist in the IQ/OQ/PQ process for all instrumentation per SOP
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing existing assays as assigned
- Perform staining for assay validation per SOP or established validation plan
- Proficient with department staining and scanning platforms and programs
- Assist in specimen procurement for validation as assigned
- Prepare and update internal document for review
- Assist in coordinating instrument maintenance and service
- Assist with internal PT and AA as assigned
- Proficient in reagent preparation
- Basic knowledge of antibody and IHC staining methods
- Assist in training laboratory staff as assigned
- Provide support to laboratory staff and management to maintain routine operation
Benefits
- Career development
- Career coaches internally
- Training opportunities
- Highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options
- Company 401k match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership development
- 16 days of paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Wellness courses
- Employee resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
