Histotechnologist Lead, Sun-Thurs Mornings

NeoGenomics • Ft Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NeoGenomics is hiring a Histotechnologist Lead for its laboratory in Fort Myers, Florida. This advanced-level role assists the department supervisor, trains staff, assigns and reviews work, and performs the full range of technical procedures involved in preparing tissue specimens. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and may change based on business needs.

The Lead supports laboratory workflow, staff supervision, quality assurance, troubleshooting, compliance, and department improvement. The position offers opportunities for employee development and training. NeoGenomics describes its mission as improving patient care through its work and becoming the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

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 posting states that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary supervisory functions in the supervisor’s absence.
• Assist in supervising technical personnel by monitoring workflow, distributing and reviewing assignments, scheduling, training employees on policies, procedures, techniques, and equipment, resolving staff work-related problems, and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Lead and implement project improvements within the department.
• Review and supervise documentation and daily completion of performance verification criteria for tests, reagents, and equipment.
• Review quality assurance and quality control records according to 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 to ensure 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

• Competitive HMO and PPO 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