Lead Histotechnologist: Elevate Histology Quality

Dulyhealthandcare; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Duly Health and Care in Naperville, IL is seeking a Lead Histotechnologist to lead tissue processing and embedding, run microtomy, stain and QC slides, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with pathologists and laboratory teams to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting.

We require a Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years histology experience, microtomy expertise, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of histology experience.
• Microtomy experience required.
• Experience in a histology lab setting is required.
• Administrative experience: filing, logs/records, use of computerized databases, verbal and written communications.
• Safety training: PPE, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross following established procedures.
• Performs tissue embedding following established procedures.
• Performs routine cutting of paraffin blocks on a rotary microtome.
• Prepares reagents following established procedures.
• Receives specimens, maintains documentation, and ensures proper labeling and reporting.
• Stains, coverslips and labels slides; performs special staining procedures as needed.
• Immunohistochemistry duties as required.
• Assists with regulatory inspections and maintains QC records.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and supplies.

Skills

Histology experience

Microscopy

Detail oriented

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microtome

Staining techniques

QC procedures

Job description

Duly Health and Care in Naperville, IL is seeking a Lead Histotechnologist to lead tissue processing and embedding, run microtomy, stain and QC slides, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with pathologists and laboratory teams to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting.

We require a Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years histology experience, microtomy expertise, and strong organizational skills.