Senior Histotechnologist at Lighthouse Lab Services Charlottesville, VA

Lighthouse Lab Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance up to $5,250 per year

Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000

Paid Parental Leave up to 4 weeks

Family Caregiver Leave (2 weeks)

Adoption and Fertility Reimbursement up to $10,000

Emergency Backup Care (10 days per year)

Certification reimbursement and free CEU access

Free parking

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is looking for an experienced Senior Histotechnologist to join their team in Charlottesville, VA. In this role, you will perform histology functions including specimen processing, embedding, and microscopic preparation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of histology experience and ASCP certification. Benefits include a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, and various support programs for education and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of histology experience required.
• ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) is required.
• Experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology duties including specimen processing, embedding, and staining.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards across all laboratory activities.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and supplies.
• Support and mentor other team members.
• Assist with compliance to regulatory standards.

Skills

Histology functions

Quality and safety standards

Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP)

Mentorship and collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Histology instrumentation

Job description

Senior Histotechnologist

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Histologist to join their dedicated team in Charlottesville, VA.

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

Position Summary

The Senior Laboratory Histologist will perform a full range of histology functions including accessioning, embedding, microtomy, and slide preparation, applying scientific knowledge and adhering to standard operating procedures. This individual will assist in maintaining laboratory policies and procedures, operate and maintain instrumentation, and manage inventory.

The Senior Histologist will also support the Laboratory Manager with daily operations, workload coordination, departmental goals, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. This position plays a leadership role within the department, often assuming charge responsibilities in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology duties including specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards across all laboratory activities.
• Maintain laboratory instruments, supplies, and technical documentation.
• Support and mentor other team members, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Assist with compliance to CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.
• Serve as acting lead when needed to prioritize workloads and troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science (required); Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification: ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of histology experience required; immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation with up to $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year.
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 4 weeks.
• Family Caregiver Leave: 2 weeks.
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement: Up to $10,000.
• Emergency Backup Care: 10 days per year.
• Certification reimbursement and free CEU access for professional development.
• Free and convenient parking.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, and staff well-being.

Why Join This Team

This hospital has a long-standing tradition of providing personalized, patient-centered care to the Charlottesville community for over a century. Their focus on excellence, collaboration, and compassion makes this an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Histologist seeking a stable, rewarding role in a progressive healthcare setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.