Histology Technical Consultant, full time, days
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LocationHolland, MI
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedNov 5, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live13h ago
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Bachelor's in Histotechnology or related field
Histotechnologist Certification ASCP (C-HTL)
Maintains a high level of expertise in histology
Takes a role in assessment and ongoing use of instruments and procedures in their section, new product evaluation, and development of new procedures
Serves as a resource for accreditation preparations
Demonstrates a strong understanding of overall laboratory processes and procedures
Helps identify best practices for organization of workload to achieve optimum turnaround times
Performs and documents instrument maintenance
Reviews maintenance and problems logs and follows up with any necessary corrective actions
Implements new tests
Demonstrates knowledge and leadership in sample identification and labeling, preparation for gross examination, preparation of fresh frozen sections, tissue embedding, cutting, staining and storage
Coaches and mentors laboratory staff in delivery of quality histopathology services
Meets established expectations for productivity and workload
Maintains competence in routine use, care and maintenance of instrumentation within histotechnology area
Serves as a key resource for both internal and external customers
Actively develops and promotes safe work practices throughout the laboratory with special attention to histology
Serves as a key resource to co-workers with respect to the laboratory information system
Serves as a liaison between the department systems specialist and the histotechnologists
Participates in all required QC and QA activities appropriate for services provided
Works closely with Pathologists and other Histotechnologists on development, performance, and monitoring of sample preparation and staining quality control activities
Reviews Quality Control logs and follows up with any necessary corrective actions
Maintains knowledge of external regulatory requirements specific to histology and communicates necessary changes
Identifies and offers suggestions for process improvement opportunities
Hiring process
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About the role
This position does not include Sunday/holiday shifts. Saturdays are typically 1 hour time commitments based on specimens received on Friday that must be processed.
Works under the direction of the Manager of Technical Services serving as a key resource in the histology area of the laboratory. Maintains a high level of expertise in histology, while contributing to the overall laboratory through their work at the technical bench as defined in the essential functions of the Histotechnologist job description. Takes a role in the assessment and ongoing use of the instruments and procedures in their section, new product evaluation, and development of new procedures. The Serves as a resource for accreditation preparations.
Job Type: Full Time, 80 hours every two weeks
Shift Length: 6:30a-3p
Education Requirements:
-Bachelors in Histotechnology or related field
- Histotechnologist Certification ASCP (C-HTL)
PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES
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In addition to the essential functions required as a histotechnologist, also demonstrates a strong understanding of overall laboratory processes and procedures with special attention to the following components of the analytical process in the histology section:
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Procedure manual accuracy and functionality, preventive maintenance, quality control, new test evaluation, troubleshooting, training, procedure implementation, competency evaluation, supplies and reagents.
WORKFLOW
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Helps identify best practices for the organization of workload to achieve optimum turnaround times.
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Performs and documents instrument maintenance.
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Reviews maintenance and problems logs and follows up with any necessary corrective actions.
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Documents review and any actions taken.
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Implements new tests.
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Demonstrates knowledge and leadership in the areas of sample identification and labeling, preparation for gross examination, preparation of fresh frozen sections, tissue embedding, cutting, staining and storage.
DOCUMENTATION
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Follows specified policies and procedures for the accessioning of pathology specimens into the laboratory information system, sample identification, and workload activities.
USE OF RESOURCES
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Coaches and mentors laboratory staff in the delivery of quality histopathology services.
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Meets established expectations for productivity and workload.
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Maintains technical competence through ongoing participation in training and education opportunities.
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Maintains competence in the preparation and use of both routine and special stains and histochemical procedures.
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Maintains competence in the routine use, care and maintenance of instrumentation within the histotechnology area of the laboratory.
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Serves as a key resource for both internal and external customers of the laboratory.
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Actively develops and promotes safe work practices throughout the laboratory with special attention to the area of histology.
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Serves as a resource for the accreditation preparations in the histology section.
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May periodically be on call to allow continuity of laboratory services as necessary.
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Serves as a key resource to co-workers with respect to the laboratory information system.
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Also serves as a liaison between the department systems specialist and the histotechnologists.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
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Participates in all required QC and QA activities appropriate for the services provided.
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Works closely with Pathologists and other Histotechnologists on the development, performance, and monitoring of sample preparation and staining quality control activities.
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Reviews Quality Control logs and follows up with any necessary corrective actions.
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Documents review and any actions taken.
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Maintains knowledge of external regulatory requirements specific to histology and communicates necessary changes to meet those requirements.
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Identifies and offers suggestions for process improvement opportunities.
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Demonstrates the ability to analyze processes and assure quality.
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