Lead Histopathology Technologist

Veterans Health Administration; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Histopathology Technologist works in the Syracuse VAMC Laboratory and provides expert advice for complex tests, supporting pathologists with interpretations and prognosis. Responsibilities include developing and validating stains and ISH protocols, overseeing workflow, training staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring biosafety compliance.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Telework not available.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of biological sciences and skills to process anatomic pathology specimens.
• Ability to diagnose deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Provides authoritative advice and consultation for complex, emerging tests.

Responsibilities

• Provides authoritative advice and consultation for difficult, complex tests.
• Research, develop, test and optimize histochemical stains, immunohistochemistry protocols and ISH protocols.
• Oversees workflow distribution and balance to maintain efficiency; troubleshoots specialized lab tests and equipment.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment; performs preventive maintenance.
• Communicates effectively as a healthcare team member.
• Ensures biosafety and biosecurity practices in the workplace.

Skills

Histopathology expertise

Laboratory workflow management

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Education credentials recognized by DoE

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Lead Histopathology Technologist works in the Laboratory of the Syracuse VAMC and serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for difficult, complex, or unique tests requiring special knowledge. Advises all organizational levels on various aspects of specialized testing including appropriateness that takes into consideration clinical context.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Histopathology Technologist must possess broad knowledge of biological sciences and skills necessary to process anatomic pathology specimens. The work performed by the Histotechnology Technologist is vital for pathologists to interpret laboratory results and provide a diagnosis and prognosis to help facilitate appropriate and life-saving treatments.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Provides authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge.

Research, develop, test and optimize and validate complex histochemical stains, immunohistochemistry protocols and /or insitu hybridization (ISH) protocols, including, but not limited to, new antibodies, probes, detection protocols/kits, new lots and concentrated antibody titrations. Monitors and make work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues, and maintains efficient workflow. Provides training and guidance for new and current employees.

Oversees that the workflow is distributed and balanced to maintain an efficient workflow among staff. Uses independent judgement and resources, troubleshoots a variety of specialized lab tests and equipment. Maintains adequate level of supplies in Morgue. Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction. Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace with immediate or general supervision. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 12362F. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78410 – $101939/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.