Histology Tech & Quality Assurance Specialist

Vanderbilt Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Technical Specialist for the Histopathology laboratory. The role involves independently performing a wide range of duties within the specialty, working closely with the team leader, manager, and laboratory medical director to investigate new or modified test procedures, verify testing, and ensure quality is maintained.

You will coordinate quality control, QA, and proficiency testing with the quality coordinator and may identify staff training needs or serve as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience level: 5 years in a relevant laboratory environment is commonly expected.

Responsibilities

• Verify the test procedures performed and establish the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
• Evaluate test kits and/or equipment with potential application in routine laboratory testing.
• Collect and analyze data, providing written information for protocol evaluation and test interpretation.
• Compare current methodologies with new or modified test methods to determine suitability for routine testing.
• With the Medical Director, recommend and develop new test procedures or modify existing procedures for routine implementation.
• Develop, review, and update written protocols in the approved Vanderbilt University Medical Center laboratory procedure format.
• Assist department 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

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Technical Specialist for the Histopathology laboratory. The role involves independently performing a wide range of duties within the specialty, working closely with the team leader, manager, and laboratory medical director to investigate new or modified test procedures, verify testing, and ensure quality is maintained.

You will coordinate quality control, QA, and proficiency testing with the quality coordinator and may identify staff training needs or serve as a