Histology Specialist - Pathology General Histology

About the role

The Histology Specialist maintains competence in every aspect of Histology and acts in place of the supervisor when necessary. This position provides technical expertise and leadership to develop, perform, and troubleshoot all histologic staining procedures, including specialized histology processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and organize Special Histology (Immunohistochemistry, in‑situ hybridization, Immunofluorescence, and other specialized procedures), including validation studies and maintenance of controls, antibodies, and reagents.
• Maintain an accurate list of approved antibodies, ensure proper notification to staff and physicians, and set up ordering in the computer system.
• Maintain and routinely evaluate technical and stain quality for all Histology, including routine H&E, special stains, IHCs, -ISH, IFs, and other specialized stains.
• Develop and implement new processes and quality‑improvement procedures in the Special Histology area; update procedures as necessary.
• Prepare, maintain, and document slides for the CAP Inter‑laboratory Comparison program proficiency testing and surveys.
• Maintain all equipment, including documentation and validations as required.
• Organize and bill research requests and other outside technical requests.
• Provide technical assistance to Electron Microscopy, including renal triage as needed.
• Act in place of the Histology Supervisor or Section Manager when needed.
• Assist in selection, development, training, and evaluation of histology employees.
• Monitor and ensure a safe working environment; communicate suggestions and observations to the Histology Supervisor or Section Manager.
• Supplement technical staff at the bench when appropriate.
• Assist with gross dissection, embedding, cutting, preparation of special stains, immunohistochemistry, -ISH, and immunofluorescence as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; or higher degree with at least 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry coursework (must include credit in both disciplines).
• Must be HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) eligible; certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire/transfer.
• Eight (8) years of laboratory experience, with at least five (5) years in Immunohistochemistry.
• QIHC certification will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Preferred: QIHC (Qualification in Immunohistochemistry) ASCP certification.

Pay

$27.22 – $39.68 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (7 am – 3:30 pm). Required to work rotational weekends.

Benefits

Great benefits package and relocation assistance are available.

About ECU Health

ECU Health Medical Center, the 974‑bed flagship hospital for ECU Health, serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. It provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and outpatient services to a 29‑county region home to more than 1.4 million people and has earned Magnet® designation twice.