Lab Histotech II Lead (Full Time)

Schweiger; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweiger is hiring a Histotechnician to join our California labs. You will embed skin specimens, perform microtomy and staining, and ensure slides are prepared to SOPs for diagnostic review.

The role requires basic lab education, familiarity with quality control, and adherence to safety standards. The position is full-time, on-site in California, with competitive hourly pay and benefits as part of Schweiger's comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate Degree is preferred.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification is preferred; licensure may be required depending on state.
• Experience with histology techniques and quality control in a clinical lab is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Embed skin specimens and perform microtomy on histology blocks.
• Stain and coverslip hematoxylin and eosin slides; perform special stains and IHC as needed.
• Maintain QA logs, inventory, and ensure biosafety compliance in a professional lab environment.
• Lead histotechnician tasks and assist the lab manager with orders and administrative duties.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually.Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here.Schweiger's Ultimate Employee Experience:Positive work environment with the tools you need to do your job and growFull time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date401K after 30 days of employmentCompany Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)Pre-tax savings available for public transit commutersYour birthday is an additional personal holidayPart-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire401K after 30 days of employmentEmployee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic servicesJob Summary: To perform the duties of the Histotechnician per the Laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Histotechnician will adhere to and support our culture of compliance and safety by following all SOPs with attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism at all times.Schedule: Full Time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday within operating hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm.Essential Functions: Daily essential functions of the Histotechnician are listed below. Details on how each function is to be performed is outlined in the SOP manual. The SOP manual is to be reviewed by all Histotechnicains upon hire, when any updates occur and annually.Embed skin specimens such as shaves, punches, nails and excisionsPerform microtomy on histology blocksStain and coverslip hematoxylin and eosin slidesPerform special stain techniques such as, but not limited to, PAS, AFB and Gram stainPerform immunohistochemistry stains on the Bond Max and the Ventana UltraCut control slides for IHC and special stainsAssist with slide distribution if needed.File paraffin blocks and H/E slides in accordance with proceduresOperate and maintain tissue processorsTrouble-shoot lab equipment and ensure proper routine maintenanceEnsure quality control procedures are followed and appropriate documentations are maintainedMonitor inventory and assure proper reagent documentation techniquesBiohazard and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulationsMaintain a safe, clean work environmentObserve blood-borne pathogens policy and proper personal protective equipmentAdhere to all company and laboratory specific SOPs and complete quality control (QC) logs as required on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis (per individual SOPs)Lead Histotech Job Responsibilities:Assist the lab manager with inventory and ordering laboratory suppliesMonitor laboratory supply usage to ensure inventory levels are sufficientDelegation of technical work to the staff based on productivity and volume and staffing levelTroubleshoot equipment malfunction and contact vendor for repairs if neededProvide 75% of the bench work as needed based on volume and staffing levelAssist the lab manager with administrative duties such as filing reports, continuing education materials, and documentation of quality assurance forms.This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. She or he will be required to follow any other instruction and perform any other duties as requested by her/his supervisor.Education Required: High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate Degree preferredTraining Required Prior to Hire: Special training of at least 30 days to six months in histology techniques required to achieve familiarity with handling specimens and staining. Formal ASCP-type accredited training is preferred as a quality standard. A pre-hire assessment will be conducted to determine familiarity with handling specimens and staining. A satisfactory score would be required for employment consideration.Training Required Upon Hire: Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed. A competency assessment will occur at one month before independent work is permitted. Role specific SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows are outlined in the Pathology Training Program Smartsheet.Experience Required: Prior work experience of six months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with histology techniques; experience in large-scale organization or high-volume production environment preferred to gain seasoned familiarity with processing specimens in production environment.Should be familiar with most major techniques for staining and special staining. Analytical skills necessary for processing slides under tight deadlines and general supervision; should have ability to identify specific specimens for supervisory follow-up.Licensure if Required: For Histotechnician II, Histotechnician, Clinical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is required.Certification if Required: Certification is not required for this position however ASCP HT or HTL Certification is preferred.Continuing Education Required: All Histotechnicains are to complete 12 hours of continuing education per year per the laboratory’s Continuing Education SOP. Competency assessments will be performed upon hire and throughout the year per the laboratory’s Competency Assessment SOP. New Hire and Annual Training, including all required training sessions for all new and updated SOPs and updates to software systems as applicable.Work Environment: This job operates in a professional lab environment and may potentially be exposed to chemical, hazardous and biological samples. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires long duration of sitting and working on a computer. May require lifting up to 25 pounds without the aid of a device or a second person.Travel: Employee may be expected to travel up to 25% or less of their time from their home office.Hourly Pay Range: $54.89 - $68.61Schweiger, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.Schweiger does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.