Histology Lab Lead Technologist (IHC/Cytology)

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Group Lead for the Histology Laboratory in New Jersey. The role oversees daily workflow, coordinates staffing, and serves as the primary liaison with pathologists and histology staff.

You will ensure timely distribution of pathology slides, perform complex procedures, and address instrument issues to maintain throughput. Required five years as a Histotechnologist, ASCP, and Histology Technologist credentials, with an Associate's Degree; a Bachelor's is preferred.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification is required for this Histology role.
• Associate's Degree is required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Histology Technologist credential is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily histology workflow to ensure timely distribution of slides.
• Serve as primary contact for pathologists and histology staff inquiries.
• Troubleshoot instrument failures and coordinate vendor service as needed.
• Train and assess competency of technical staff; serve as Safety Officer in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Workflow coordination

Communication with Pathologists

Training & competency assessments

Instrument troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

ASCP Certification

Histology Technologist Credential

Tools

Histology equipment troubleshooting

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Group Lead for the Histology Laboratory in New Jersey. The role oversees daily workflow, coordinates staffing, and serves as the primary liaison with pathologists and histology staff.

You will ensure timely distribution of pathology slides, perform complex procedures, and address instrument issues to maintain throughput. Required five years as a Histotechnologist, ASCP, and Histology Technologist credentials, with an Associate's Degree; a Bachelor's is preferred.