Night-Shift Histology Lead: Mentor & Specimen Prep

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Histology Assistant Lead for a full-time night shift (10:00pm–6:30am). This role supports quality operations and serves as a mentor in the gross room.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, staining cytology samples, and assisting Cytology/Pathology teams, with additional duties as assigned. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 years of Histology experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and computer tasks to support quality operations in the department.
• Mentors other healthcare personnel in the gross room.
• Obtains and processes pathology specimens with correct identification and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Processes, prepares, and stains cytology specimens to ensure quality results and accurate diagnoses.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Histology Assistant Lead for a full-time night shift (10:00pm–6:30am). This role supports quality operations and serves as a mentor in the gross room.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, staining cytology samples, and assisting Cytology/Pathology teams, with additional duties as assigned. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven workplace.