Histology Lead - Night Shift, Mentorship & Lab Ops

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off & parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Histology Assistant Lead to join the team on a full-time night shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00pm–6:30am). The role supports quality operations, mentors staff in the gross room, and handles specimen processing and cytology staining to ensure accurate pathology workups.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of Histology experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Years of Experience: 3 years of Histology experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and computer tasks to support department quality operations.
• Trains/mentors healthcare personnel in the gross room.
• Obtains/processes pathology specimens while maintaining specimen identification and equipment.
• Processes, prepares, and stains cytology specimens for quality results and diagnosis by Cytologist/Pathologist.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Histology Assistant Lead to join the team on a full-time night shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00pm–6:30am). The role supports quality operations, mentors staff in the gross room, and handles specimen processing and cytology staining to ensure accurate pathology workups.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of Histology experience.