What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Histotechnologist position at Actalent?
Job Title: Lead Histotechnologist
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Lead Histotechnologist to join our laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform grossing, tissue embedding, and microtomy while adhering to established protocols. This role involves preparing reagents, conducting routine and special staining procedures, including immunohistochemistry, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Perform grossing, tissue embedding, and microtomy following established protocols.
- Prepare reagents and conduct routine and special staining procedures (manual and automated), including immunohistochemistry.
- Receive and log specimens, maintaining accurate records of workload, quality control, and regulatory documentation.
- Ensure proper matching of slides and reports, and maintain and archive block files and slides.
- Conduct quality control on specimens and reagents, troubleshoot and resolve assay and stain issues.
- Prepare for regulatory inspections and assist in investigations related to patient safety and lab operations.
- Support less experienced staff with problem-solving and documentation.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and report operational issues.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, assist with monthly counts, and notify leadership of shortages.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and disposal of biohazard and hazardous waste.
- Participate in continuing education and attend required meetings.
- Demonstrate professionalism and respect toward all lab and practice personnel.
- Oversee a team of 3-5 staff members.
Essential Skills
- Pathology
- Histology
- Immunohistochemistry
- Staining
- ASCP certification
- Leadership skills
- Clinical laboratory expertise
- Medical laboratory proficiency
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Histology Technologist (HTL) certification or Histology Laboratory Technician (HT) certification issued by ASCP
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or related field of study
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Histology
- Microtomy experience
- Administrative experience: filing, maintaining logs/records, use of computerized databases, verbal and written communications
- Training/leadership experience of 1 year
- CPR certification (nice to have)
Work Environment
This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week. The work hours are Monday to Friday, 5am to 1pm, with no weekends and no on-call duties. A 3% merit raise is given after each year of experience earned.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Naperville,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $45