Histotechnologist Sr – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Histotechnologist Senior to act as a technical specialist and mentor in the histology lab. You will lead complex histology and immunohistochemistry, overseeing QA and regulatory compliance while supporting daily operations under the Histology Supervisor.

You will train staff and learners, manage inventories, and participate in validating new materials and testing methods.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in a biological science or NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science preferred.
• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in routine histopathology, special stains, and IHC areas.
• Perform complex histology, staining, and immunohistochemistry.
• Handle tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and quality control.
• Oversee QA, validation activities, and regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission).
• Mentor and train Histotechnologists, staff, students and residents.

Skills

Technical leadership

Advanced histology techniques

Clinical practice

Quality control & troubleshooting

Training & teaching

Inventory management

Operational support

Validation & verification

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in biological science

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science

Histotechnology certification (HT/HLT)

Job description

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The Histotechnologist Senior serves as a technical specialist and resource in the histopathology laboratory. The position performs complex histology and immunohistochemistry procedures, provides technical oversight and troubleshooting support, and assists with quality assurance, validation activities, and regulatory compliance. The Histotechnologist Senior provides mentorship and training to staff and learners and supports daily laboratory operations under the direction of the Histology Supervisor.

Essential Job Statements

• Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical specialist in the routine histopathology laboratory, special stain or IHC areas. Serve as a technical resource for the team and consult with pathologists on unusual or complex cases.
• Advanced Histology Techniques: Responsible for performing and demonstrating competency in complex histologic procedures, staining methodologies, and immunohistochemical techniques.
• Clinical and Technical Practice: Perform routine and non-routine histology activities, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
• Quality Control and Troubleshooting: Oversee, evaluate, perform, and document test results, quality control, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and associated corrective actions according to policy and procedure.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Assist in maintaining laboratory accreditation standards, quality assurance programs, quality control documentation, and compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
• Training and Teaching: Provide technical teaching, training and guidance to Histotechnologists, students and residents in histology techniques and instrumentation.
• Inventory Management: Monitors laboratory supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Operational Support: Assist the Histology Supervisor with monitoring daily histology operations, prioritizing workloads, and delegating tasks.
• Validation and Verification: Participate in the validation and verification of new control materials, reagents, antibodies, and testing methodologies.
• Miscellaneous Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.

Patient Population: Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Associate’s Degree or higher in a biological science, or completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science.

Licensure/Certification Required: Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or an equivalent certification agency. Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A.

Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience in Histology.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: N/A. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Experience in training, quality improvement, validation studies, or immunohistochemistry.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * May have periods of constant interruptions. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending. Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing. Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards. Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near. Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure. Mental/Sensory –Emotional. Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $30.01 - $46.51. Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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