Histopathology Technologist | EDRP Eligible Loan Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Histopathology Technologist at the GS-9 level. The incumbent will apply histopathology techniques to process specimens and perform a full range of routine tests in a clinical laboratory.

Applicants must meet education requirements and possess or pursue HTL certification. The role emphasizes organization, prioritization, and adherence to quality standards in a high-complexity pathology lab.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and inter-connectivity.
• Knowledge of histopathology techniques, chemistry, anatomy and physiology principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to process specimens, and the ability to perform a full range of routine specialized tests.
• Ability to identify and test suboptimal specimens and take corrective action to minimize or eliminate impact on a patient's sample.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize simultaneous work assignments; both individual and team related.
• Skill in applying professional, anatomic pathology principles, practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare histopathology specimens.
• Perform routine and specialized histopathology tests.
• Identify suboptimal specimens and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate workload and prioritize tasks in a busy lab.

Skills

Lab IT systems

Histopathology techniques

Specimen processing

Suboptimal specimen troubleshooting

Organization & prioritization

Anatomic pathology principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related

Biology & Chemistry credits (30+ hours)

Two years graduate education in health sciences

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Histopathology Technologist at the GS-9 level. The incumbent will apply histopathology techniques to process specimens and perform a full range of routine tests in a clinical laboratory.

Applicants must meet education requirements and possess or pursue HTL certification. The role emphasizes organization, prioritization, and adherence to quality standards in a high-complexity pathology lab.