Histotechnologist III

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Histotechnologist III for their Nashville, TN location.

Responsibilities:

• The main function of a histotechnologist is to perform complex medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Review laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. Supervise clinical studies and other research projects.
• Instruct staff to operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
• Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
• Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Supervise, train, and direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

Requirements:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one time.
• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Expert knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (international quality standard for human clinical trials) and local regulations.
• Expert knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Expert ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required.
• Very experienced Embedding, cutting, small tissues, biopsies
• Is embedding experience required
• Is Microtomy experience required
• Education Preferred: ASCP or HT Cert
• Education Requirement: BS

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities