Histology Group Lead

Quest Diagnostics

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 44,083 - 68,880

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, &d

Best-in-class well‑being programs

401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with 5%

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

MyQuest for Education

MyDay off

6 holidays plus 1 MyDay

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Histology Group Lead for Sunday to Thursday night shift, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, to oversee histology operations and supervise staff in the supervisor's absence. Candidates should have prior histotechnologist experience, ASCP Histotechnology certification, and be able to troubleshoot quality issues, handle escalations and ensure compliance with CLIA and CAP.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement,

Qualifications

3 years histology experience; 6 years required for supervisory coverage in a New York State licensed laboratory.
ASCP HT/HTL certification required; HT (ASCP)
Bachelor’s degree preferred; related training acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor or manager in the day‑to‑day operation of the histology lab on the assigned shift and ensure accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the department.
Perform all duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist II.
Confer with and/or make recommendations to the supervisor concerning the operation of the department including policies, procedures, and equipment applications.
Provide technical instructions, training and guidance to technicians, technologists, students and lab aides in techniques, instrumentation and organization of work.
Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, and FNA specimens after completing training on those specimen types.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment/instrumentation.
Adhere to laboratory quality‑control policies, and document all QA activities; recognize outliers and correct them.
Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens.
May be required to develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of results and resolve or report immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist the supervisor with facilitation of departmental training, competency assessments and continuing education.
Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews.
Maintain daily operation of the shift in the absence of the histology supervisor.
Assist the supervisor with special projects, as assigned.
Ensure all corporate safety, quality‑control and quality‑assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Histology

ASCP Histotechnology

Immunohistochemistry

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate’s Degree

AS degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Job description

Job Description

Histology Group Lead – Cincinnati, OH, Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. This position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnologist and possessing ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual will perform all routine histopathology functions, handle escalated issues, troubleshoot quality issues, and provide supervisory-level coverage for the day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory in the supervisor’s absence.

Pay Range

$32.63+ per hour. The employee may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on the third shift. Additional details on shift differentials will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications obtained. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well‑being programs
Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor or manager in the day‑to‑day operation of the histology lab on the assigned shift and ensure accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the department.
Perform all duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist II.
Confer with and/or make recommendations to the supervisor concerning the operation of the department including policies, procedures, and equipment applications.
Provide technical instructions, training and guidance to technicians, technologists, students and lab aides in techniques, instrumentation and organization of work.
Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens after completing training on those specimen types.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment/instrumentation.
Adhere to laboratory quality‑control policies, and document all QA activities; recognize outliers and correct them.
Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens.
May be required to develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of results and resolve or report immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist the supervisor with facilitation of departmental training, competency assessments and continuing education.
Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews.
Maintain daily operation of the shift in the absence of the histology supervisor.
Assist the supervisor with special projects, as assigned.
Ensure all corporate safety, quality‑control and quality‑assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

3 years histology experience; 6 years required for supervisory coverage in a New York State licensed laboratory.

Preferred Work Experience

6 years of histopathology experience.
Immunohistochemistry experience.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge

Meets all requirements outlined in corporate policy for minimum qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
If performing immunohistochemistry testing, meets all requirements outlined in corporate minimum qualifications for personnel performing immunohistochemistry testing SOP.

Education