Histology Group Lead

Quest Diagnostics • Pompano Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Group Lead performs routine histopathology functions, handles escalated issues, and troubleshoots quality issues. The role provides supervisory-level coverage for the laboratory’s day-to-day operations when the supervisor is absent. The position is based in Pompano Beach, Florida, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and rotational weekend work. The listed pay is $43+ per hour. Annual performance bonus compensation may be available to successful candidates.

The role assists with daily histology laboratory operations, supports service accuracy and efficiency, and provides technical instruction and guidance to laboratory staff and students. Responsibilities include routine tissue processing and non-gynecological specimen preparation, including Fine Needle Aspiration specimens after training. The lead also supports equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control, training and competency activities, regulatory compliance, and special projects.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of histology experience.
• At least 6 years of experience for anyone providing supervisory coverage in a New York State licensed laboratory.
• Associate degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Current state licensure, if applicable.
• HT (ASCP) certification.
• Meet corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
• If performing immunohistochemistry testing, meet the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• 6 years of histopathology experience.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science.
• HTL (ASCP) certification.
• Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor or manager with day-to-day operation of the histology laboratory on the assigned shift.
• Help ensure the accuracy and efficiency of departmental services.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnologist II.
• Confer with or make recommendations to the supervisor concerning departmental operations, policies, procedures, and equipment applications.
• Provide technical instruction, training, and guidance to technicians, technologists, students, and laboratory aides on techniques, instrumentation, and work organization.
• Prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping, after completing training on those specimen types; this includes Fine Needle Aspiration specimens.
• Assist the supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation.
• Follow laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities; recognize and correct outliers.
• Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining.
• Develop, execute, or validate new procedures when required.
• Identify and resolve problems that may affect test performance or reporting, or immediately report them to the histology supervisor, technical supervisor, or director.
• Assist with departmental training, competency assessments, and continuing education.
• Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews.
• Maintain daily shift operations in the histology supervisor’s absence.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Ensure corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Well-being programs.
• Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® health assessment program.
• healthyMINDS mental health program.
• Vacation and health/flex time.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
• FinFit financial coaching and services.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life and disability insurance, with buy-up option.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Matching gifts program.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Potential annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree