Senior Histotechnologist

## Senior HistotechnologistApplylocations: North Bldg.time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-20465## **Title:**Senior Histotechnologist**Job Type:**Regular## **Company:**Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center## **Department:**Human Histology## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**40## FTE:1## **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)## **Summary:**About the Role As a Lead Histology professional, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of the tissue samples that support diagnosis and treatment. Alongside performing hands-on histology work, you’ll help guide daily lab operations, support team members, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and wants to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative lab environment. The starting annual salary for this position is $70,579 and this will include an additional geographic differential of $6.04/hr. This will include a full comprehensive benefits package. What You’ll Do In this role, you will: Perform all histology procedures, including tissue preparation, slide staining, and specialized techniques such as immunohistochemistry Support daily lab operations by coordinating workflows and helping assign tasks Provide training, guidance, and support to staff and students Assist with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures Help implement and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper preventive maintenance Troubleshoot instruments and processes to keep the lab running efficiently Track, review, and analyze laboratory data to identify trends and improvements Use laboratory systems to document and report patient test results Coordinate inventory and ensure lab supplies are well managed Support compliance with regulatory and safety standards Collaborate on research projects and assist with validating new methods or equipment What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who is both technically strong and a natural team supporter. You’ll be successful in this role if you: Have solid experience in histology, including complex staining techniques Take pride in accuracy, quality, and attention to detail Are comfortable guiding others and sharing knowledge Can balance hands-on work with coordination and oversight responsibilities Enjoy problem-solving and improving processes Communicate clearly and work well with a range of team members Stay organized and can manage multiple priorities in a busy lab setting Why You’ll Love Working Here At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, your work helps advance care in a meaningful way. Here’s what you can expect: A mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes The opportunity to take on a leadership role while staying hands-on A collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing and support Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and expertise Involvement in innovation, research, and continuous improvement A workplace culture grounded in respect, teamwork, and excellence If you’re ready to take the next step in your histology career while helping lead and support a high-performing lab team, we’d love to connect with you.## **Qualifications:**Required Education and Experience License Requirement 1. Possession of a full license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Certified Histological Technician in the State of New York; or 2. Eligibility for full licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Certified Histological Technician in the State of New York. Education and Experience 1. Doctorate degree in medical or clinical laboratory technology or a related discipline and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in a Histology, Cytology, Anatomic Pathology or Bone Marrow laboratory; or 2. Master’s degree in medical or clinical laboratory technology or a related discipline and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time clinical laboratory experience including one (1) year of experience in a Histology, Cytology, Anatomic Pathology or Bone Marrow laboratory; or 3. Bachelor’s degree in medical or clinical laboratory technology or a related discipline and the equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time clinical laboratory experience including one (1) year of experience in a Histology, Cytology, Anatomic Pathology or Bone Marrow laboratory. NOTES: 1. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain and maintain the appropriate certification noted above within six (6) months of their appointment to this title. 2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr