This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 100217
The Histology Lead/Supervisor/Manager is responsible for the day-to day supervision and oversight of the histology lab. Responsibilities include all aspects of operations, including: training personnel, implementing workflow and software process improvements; coordination of quality assurance program; ensuring compliance with state and national regulatory agencies; and interfacing with other departments including laboratory, Pre-Analytical and the pathology, supply chain and client services. The position is responsible for maintaining efficient processes as they relate to company goals.
Schedules are AM or PM shifts, Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday.
Provide orientation and training to all histology personnel
Evaluate and document the competency of all histology personnel
Extensive SOP drafting experience, to include all aspects of standard histopathology
Essential member of cross-functional team to provide user requirements and develop IT infrastructure to establish internal histology services from the ground-up
Working under general direction to precisely and accurately conduct a variety of routine and specialized histology procedures. Researching, troubleshooting, and resolving histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires you to produce the highest quality of microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, and H&E staining, and equipment maintenance
Preparing microscopic slides on human tissue for research/diagnostic purposes, including processing, embedding, microtomy, and mounting to include paraffin processed tissue
Slide organization, prepares and maintains all necessary reagents, including stains, alcohols, and paraffins according to proper specifications
Handling and disposing of hazardous materials
Performing routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist(s) according to established SOP’s
Specimen management including return of blocks/slides to client pathology labs and organization of slides retained to meet regulatory requirements
*For the manager position, there may be added responsibilities
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in science
Certification desired but not required: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
At least 3-5+ years of experience as a histotechnician or histotechnologist sectioning paraffin-embedded tissues, with at least 1 year of supervising histology operations and people management
Ability to confidently and rapidly cut and mount high quality tissue sections from a variety of tissue types including needle biopsies
Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services
Must be meticulous and detail oriented
Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements and updating standard operating procedures
Experience training and onboarding new team members
Prior experience implementing digital pathology workflows is a plus
Veracyte is a global diagnostics company that empowers clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. We collaborate closely with physicians and researchers to identify unmet needs that stand in the way of better care. And then, we find the answers.Our high-performing tests enable clinicians to make more confident diagnostic, prognostic and treatment decisions for challenging diseases. These include thyroid, prostate, breast, bladder and lung cancers, as well as interstitial lung diseases. We help patients avoid unnecessary procedures and speed time to diagnosis and appropriate treatment.Our tests are available in the US through our central laboratories. We are also making our tests accessible to patients worldwide through other laboratories that can perform them locally.
