Histology Specialist - Pathology General Histology

Histology Specialist The Histology Specialist maintains competence in every aspect of Histology and acts in place of the supervisor when necessary. Position provides technical expertise and leadership to develop, perform and troubleshoot all histologic staining procedures to include specialized histology processes. As a Histology Specialist, you will: Be responsible for the overall operation and organization of Special Histology (Immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, Immunofluorescence and other specialized procedures) to include validation studies, maintenance of controls, antibodies and other reagents Maintain an accurate list of approved antibodies and their availability including appropriate notification to staff and physicians and ensuring all are appropriately set up in the computer system for ordering. Responsible for the maintenance and routine evaluation of technical quality and stain quality for all of Histology to include routine H&E, special stains, IHCs, -ish, IFs and other specialized stains. Maintenance of new processes and quality improvement procedures in the Special Histology area of the lab. Maintain and update procedures as necessary. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance of slides and required documentation for the CAP Inter-laboratory Comparison program proficiency testing and surveys. Responsible for maintenance of all equipment to include documentation and validations as necessary. Responsible for the organization and billing of research requests and other outside technical requests. Responsible for providing technical assistance to Electron Microscopy including renal triage as needed. Act in place of the Histology Supervisor or Section Manager as needed. Assist in the selection, development and training of histology employees and with employee evaluations. Monitor and ensure safe working environment and refers suggestions and observations to the Histology Supervisor and/or Section Manager. Supplement the 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.

Relocation Assistance availabilitiesECU HealthAbout ECU Health Medical CenterECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.