Lead Histology Technician

This role functions with a high degree of independence and technical discretion. The Lead Histology Technician is accountable for maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency while ensuring alignment with study protocols, timelines, and laboratory best practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Independently perform advanced histology activities in support of non-clinical studies, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, slide preparation, and quality assessment.
• Apply expert technical judgment to evaluate tissue blocks and slides, ensuring appropriate representation and adherence to laboratory and study requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in histology techniques, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and consultation to laboratory staff and cross-functional partners.
• Lead or contribute to method development, optimization, and workflow improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and reproducibility of histology operations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of training materials to enable effective cross-training and technical competency within the histology department.
• Accurately document and maintain study records and data in compliance with SOPs, Good Laboratory Practice (21 CFR Part 58), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Utilize laboratory and business computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) for documentation, data review, and communication.
• Perform additional duties as required to support laboratory operations, study objectives, and organizational goals.

Critical Success Factors

• Able to read and interpret test results and instrument specifications
• Follow SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company procedures
• Effective organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to adhere to all company policies, safety regulations and procedures
• Maintain confidential information
• Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed
• Demonstrate Inotiv Core Values and adhere to Code of Conduct

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on histology experience, in support of non-clinical or research studies
• Demonstrated expertise in histology (tissue trimming, processing, embedding, block sectioning, grinding, slide generation, special staining, and quality control).
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound technical judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), including 21 CFR Part 58.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support competency development of laboratory staff.

Preferences

• Certified Histology Technician HT or HTL(ASCP), ASCP board certified eligible
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Histotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Prior experience serving as a subject matter expert or technical lead within a histology or pathology laboratory.