Histology Lab Lead Technician

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) provides technical oversight to the Histology laboratory and maintains high standards of quality in surgical specimen processing. This role supports pathologists with routine and specialized histology workflows within an academic medical center.

Ideal candidates will hold an applied clinical science degree with histology training, have at least five years in Histopathology, and possess board certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied clinical science with a course in Histology or equivalent training/experience.
• 5 years’ experience in Histopathology laboratory.
• Board Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight to Histology laboratory.
• Establishes technical standards and ensures continuous quality of services.
• Prepares surgical specimens for evaluation by pathologists.

Skills

Independent work

Computer skills

English fluency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Applied clinical science degree

Histology experience (5+ years)

Board certification

Job description

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) provides technical oversight to the Histology laboratory and maintains high standards of quality in surgical specimen processing. This role supports pathologists with routine and specialized histology workflows within an academic medical center.

Ideal candidates will hold an applied clinical science degree with histology training, have at least five years in Histopathology, and possess board certification.