Digital Pathology & Archive Lead — Histology Tech

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 130,376,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Lead-Histology Lab Technician for Digital Pathology & Archive.

The role supports digitization, inventory management, and archival maintenance of pathology slides and tissue blocks, ensuring specimen traceability and image quality. Responsibilities include slide preparation, scanning, quality checks, archive management, and regulatory compliance with CAP/CLIA/HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of a NAACLS approved Histology Technician or Histology Technologist training program or equivalent in concordance with current federal and state regulations required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Six (6) years of experience required with Associate’s degree.
• Significant experience working with laboratory personnel, understanding and supporting complex lab needs preferred.
• Experience in assessing and addressing crisis/emergency lab situations through appropriate assistance preferred.
• Experience in training team members around lab procedures, safety, and compliance preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier role/ comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, scan, and verify pathology slides using whole-slide imaging systems.
• Perform image quality review and ensure accurate integration of digital images into pathology information systems.
• Troubleshoot routine scanner and software issues and coordinate service support as needed.
• Track, retrieve, store, loan, return, and disposition pathology slides and tissue blocks throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, chain-of-custody documentation, and specimen traceability.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving archived materials and inventory records.
• Retrieve, distribute, and refile pathology materials to support patient care, consultation, research, education, and legal requests.
• Ensure timely return and secure storage of archived specimens and records.
• Conduct inventory and archive audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, DNV, retention requirements, and departmental procedures.
• Support inspections, accreditation activities, and documentation requirements.
• Perform microtomy of patient specimens and assist with routine histology operations as needed, including tissue processing, embedding, staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
• Maintain quality control and instrument maintenance records.

Skills

Histology

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

NAACLS Histology Technician/Technologist training

Associate degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASCP-HSTCH or HSTGT certification

Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) certification preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Lead-Histology Lab Technician for Digital Pathology & Archive.

The role supports digitization, inventory management, and archival maintenance of pathology slides and tissue blocks, ensuring specimen traceability and image quality. Responsibilities include slide preparation, scanning, quality checks, archive management, and regulatory compliance with CAP/CLIA/HIPAA.