Histotechnologist Lead, Tues-Sat Evenings

NeoGenomics • Ft Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NeoGenomics is seeking a Histotechnologist Lead for its laboratory in Fort Myers, Florida. This is an advanced-level Histotechnologist role that supports the department supervisor, trains staff, assigns and reviews work, and performs the full range of technical procedures involved in preparing tissue specimens. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on business needs.

The role helps maintain efficient laboratory workflow, quality standards, and compliance with departmental procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Lead assists with supervision and staff training, reviews quality and performance records, troubleshoots technical issues, and contributes to process improvements and the department’s annual competency testing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution; or an Associate of Science in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or equivalent education of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.
• Current Florida Technologist/Technician license.
• The job description identifies four or more years of Histology experience as preferred.
• National HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification is listed as preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of Histology experience.
• National HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary supervisory functions when the supervisor is absent.
• Assist in supervising technical personnel by monitoring workflow, distributing and reviewing work assignments, scheduling, training staff, resolving work-related problems, and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Lead and implement project improvements within the department.
• Review documentation and daily completion of performance verification criteria for tests, reagents, and equipment.
• Review quality assurance and quality control records in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Work with the department supervisor to monitor and correct trends and problems involving equipment operation, reagent usage, and test procedure performance.
• Troubleshoot instrument, reagent, and procedural problems at an advanced level.
• Generate incident reports when appropriate and maintain corrective action logs for reagents and equipment.
• Recommend and promptly institute corrective action following qualified incidents, potential problems, or corporate recommendations.
• Expedite workflow to maximize capacity by evaluating systems, recommending enhancements, and coordinating resolution of production problems involving other departments.
• Review department activities for compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Perform the full range of technical procedures in the preparation of tissue specimens.

Benefits

• Variety of HMO and PPO health plan options.
• Company 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• 16 days of paid time off plus holidays.
• Wellness courses.
• Employee resource groups.
• Internal career coaches and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior