Senior Histotechnologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Histotechnologist to join our team at Quest Diagnostics. As a Senior Histotechnologist, you will play a critical role in the histopathology laboratory, serving as a specialist in routine histopathology, special stains, and Immunohistochemistry (IHC).

• Resolve escalated issues and tasks that require additional education, training, and experience.
• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to technicians, technologists, students, and lab assistants in techniques and instrumentation.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation.
• Manage the validation and/or verification of control material, reagents, and antibodies as assigned.
• Participate in equipment/method validation/verification as assigned.
• Manage quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) functions in area(s) of responsibility as assigned.
• Investigate unacceptable results (i.e., processing or stain performance).
• May be assigned to lead special projects.
• Participate in the completion and review of proficiency testing (PT) surveys.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping.

• 3 years of histopathology experience within a Quest Diagnostics, AmeriPath, or Dermpath Diagnostics laboratory.
• Preferred: 6 years of histopathology experience, with 3 years in IHC or surgical pathology within a Quest Diagnostics, AmeriPath, or Dermpath Diagnostics laboratory.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.
• Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• HT (ASCP) and HTL (ASCP) certifications.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 15 PTO days, paid holidays, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with matching contributions, variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), employee assistance program (EAP), blueprint for wellness, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs, opportunities for career advancement, and training provided.

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law.