Lead Histology Technician & Lab Educator

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 1 year $5,000

Sign-on bonus 2 year $10,000

Sign-on bonus 3 year $20,000

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist. The role requires experience with high complexity histology and leadership in equipment validation.

You will participate in the NACCLS School of Histology, contribute to quality improvements, and support diagnostic throughput. The ideal candidate has NAACLS HT/HTL training, 1 year of lab experience, and HT/ASCP certification eligibility within a year.

Qualifications

• HS/GED with biology and chemistry coursework or grandfathered HT certification.
• NAACLS accredited HT or HTL program or grandfathered HT certification.
• 1 year of laboratory experience.
• HT(ASCP)/HTL(ASCP) certification or eligibility to test within 1 year of hire.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist.
• Lead optimization and validation of new laboratory equipment.
• Oversee routine histology procedures to ensure high quality diagnostic throughput.
• Participate in onsite NACCLS School of Histology by lecturing or directing student training.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HS/GED biology & chemistry

NAACLS HT/HTL program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist. The role requires experience with high complexity histology and leadership in equipment validation.

You will participate in the NACCLS School of Histology, contribute to quality improvements, and support diagnostic throughput. The ideal candidate has NAACLS HT/HTL training, 1 year of lab experience, and HT/ASCP certification eligibility within a year.