Histology Team Leader
Company: Labcorp
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus. (External
candidates only.) Are you an experienced clinical laboratory
professional looking for leadership opportunity? Are you detail
oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others? Are you
looking for an industry leading company that offers growth and
stability? Labcorp is seeking a Histology Team Leader to join our
team at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. In this position,
you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging
environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp:
"Improving Health, Improving Lives".The schedule for this position
will be Monday- Friday, 5:00am- 1:30pm. Job
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the
Histology department
- Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to
management
- Assist with the training of new hires and the development of
current employees
- Keep supervisor informed of group progress, problems, employee
performance and any significant factors affecting assigned
responsibilities
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according
to established criteria
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions
according to SOPs
- Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure
proper functionality
- Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver
quality patient care
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control
procedures
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
- Assist with processing of specimens when needed
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal
protective equipment Requirements:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science
- High school diploma may only be required with sufficient
histology certifications & experience
- ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology
certifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Histotechnologist
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus
- Familiarity with routine histology procedures and
equipment
- Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
- Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
- Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is
desirable
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
- Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft
Office
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail with strong organizational
skills
- Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
This site requires workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Labcorp
will consider reasonable accommodations If you are in need of an
exemption due to a medical contraindication/disability or religious
belief. If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities
for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the
chance to make a real difference, apply today! Labcorp is proud to
be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp
strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not
tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make
employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the
qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon
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or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal
appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information,
or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to
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