Lead Histotechnologist

Company: STAFF ICONS, LLC
Location: Union City
Posted on: March 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Lead Histotechnologist Union City, CA Day Shift The Lead Histotechnologist oversees daily histology laboratory operations in a research-driven environment, ensuring high-quality tissue processing, sectioning, and staining to support preclinical and translational studies. This role provides technical leadership, maintains compliance with regulatory standards, and drives continuous improvement in laboratory workflows. Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily histology lab operations, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation Ensure quality control and consistency of histological preparations (H&E, special stains, IHC) Train, mentor, and evaluate histology staff Develop, optimize, and validate histology protocols and SOPs Oversee laboratory compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards (e.g., GLP when applicable) Collaborate with pathologists and research scientists on study requirements and timelines Manage inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions Support data integrity, documentation, and reporting requirements Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor's degree in Biology, Histotechnology, or related field HTL (ASCP) certification preferred or required 5–8 years of histology experience, including leadership or supervisory experience Strong expertise in tissue processing, microtomy, IHC, and special stains Experience in a biotech, CRO, or research laboratory environment preferred Knowledge of GLP/GMP standards is a plus Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

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