Lead Histotechnician - Pathology

Unio specialty care • Pasadena, CA

1d • $83,200 - $91,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising Histotechnician (Lead Histotechnician) is a key member of the pathology laboratory team, responsible for supervising and leading the histology department. This role involves managing a team of Histotechs, overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest quality of histological work, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology, Biology, or a related field.
• Certification as a Histotechnologist (HT) or Histotechnician (HTL) from a recognized certifying agency.
• 1 year histology laboratory management experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of histotechnology techniques, equipment, and quality control procedures.
• Experience identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, turnaround times, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead workflow, process, and operational changes and effectively assist staff in adapting to new procedures.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of histology laboratory management experience preferred.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and antibody validation activities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of histotechnologists, including interviewing, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure coverage for key laboratory functions including grossing, embedding, cutting, and staining.
• Monitor and review histological procedures and results to identify and address any issues or deviations.
• Oversee tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to tissue processing. This may require being occasionally available after hours and/or weekends.
• Ensure proper staining techniques, including routine H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and antibody validation activities is highly desirable, including the ability to support or perform validation of new antibodies.
• Conduct safety training and maintain a safe working environment.
• Help with SOP development and revisions.
• Collaborate with pathologists and researchers on special projects, providing technical expertise in histology.
• Stay updated with advancements in histotechnology and participate in the evaluation and implementation of new techniques and technologies.
• Build staff buy-in and maintain team engagement during operational changes, periods of growth, and organizational transitions.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, address concerns professionally, and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Help lead workflow, process, and operational changes while supporting staff in adapting to new procedures and expectations.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, turnaround times, and compliance.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new procedures, processes, and operational initiatives to improve overall laboratory efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Company Discounts
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
• Employee Recognition

What This Job Offers

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