Lead Histotechnologist

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Lead Histotechnologist position. The Lead Histotech will be responsible for processing, microtomy, special stains and IHC staining for all specimens received in the Histology laboratory. In addition to the above job duties the Lead Histotechnologist will assist in overseeing the daily departmental staff, direct workflow as needed, troubleshoot delicate instrumentation, assist the Histotechnologists with troubleshooting/investigating embedding issues, microtomy issues, special stain and immunohistochemical stain issues that arise daily.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
• A bachelor’s degree in a biological, health or social science or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of clinical histology laboratory experience,
• Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification (HTL, ASCP)
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ of experience in a clinical histology lab.
• Immunohistochemistry Certification (QIHC, ASCP).
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as complex machinery and staining systems.
• Experience calculating lab results and data using math and analytical skills.
• Experience using MS Word and Excel. Preferred experience will include developing reports, spreadsheets, and databases using the mentioned software programs.
• Experience entering data into an electronic system.
• Experience purchasing and maintaining lab supplies.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining laboratories and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Histology Bench Work
• Performing IHC, Special Stains, Boards, daily microtomy, QCing slides, and cutting boards
• Assisting in the validation of new assays
• Processing CAP studies required for compliance
• Workflow
• Appreciating and directing staffing resources where needed
• Ensuring all benches have adequate coverage to meet pathologists expectations of TAT
• Improving workflow systems within the laboratory.
• Implementing new policies and procedures
• Human Resource
• Working as a liaison between the histotechnologists and the leadership and vice versa to improve communications
• Reporting any personnel issues that need addressing to leadership of the histology laboratory.
• Troubleshooting
• Aiding and leading investigations into failed tests and reporting findings to leadership of the histology laboratory

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

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