Histology Lab Specialist: Innovation & Quality

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Technical Specialist in Anatomic Pathology on the 2nd shift to independently perform a wide range of duties in a high-volume lab. You will collaborate with team leaders, manage test procedures, and support quality control efforts across the department.

The role involves evaluating testing methods, developing protocols, and acting as a technical consultant to colleagues while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Certifications:
• Work Experience: Relevant experience in clinical laboratory settings; track record of quality work.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify test procedures and establish test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
• Evaluate test kits and/or equipment applicable to routine laboratory testing.
• Collect and analyze data, providing written information for protocol evaluation and test interpretation.
• Compare current methodologies with new/modified tests to determine suitability for routine testing.
• Develop, review, and update written protocols in the laboratory procedure format.
• Assist operations by troubleshooting instruments, performing bench assignments, and serving as a resource to the team.
• Ensure quality control is performed and reviewed per policy; assist in troubleshooting out-of-range QC.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Required)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Technical Specialist in Anatomic Pathology on the 2nd shift to independently perform a wide range of duties in a high-volume lab. You will collaborate with team leaders, manage test procedures, and support quality control efforts across the department.

The role involves evaluating testing methods, developing protocols, and acting as a technical consultant to colleagues while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a leading academic health system.