Histology Team Lead

Location: Richland, Washington, United States; additional listed locations include Spokane Valley, Seattle, Spokane, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. On-site work is scheduled Monday–Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; overtime and rotating weekends may be required.

Pay range: $26.40–$42.75 hourly, plus shift 3 differentials.

Company

hirify.global provides laboratory services, diagnostic testing, drug development solutions, and data-driven healthcare technologies.

What you will do

• Perform immunohistochemistry, routine histology, and special staining procedures.
• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination.
• Orient and embed surgical specimens, section embedded tissue with a microtome, and mount sections on microscope slides.
• Prepare stains and reagents and operate manual and automated laboratory instruments.
• Document equipment maintenance, quality control procedures, equipment logs, test results, and corrective actions.
• Follow specimen-handling, analysis, reporting, laboratory quality, and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in chemical science, biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, or an applicable non-traditional degree meeting CLIA standards.
• At least 2 years of histology experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures, laboratory equipment, laboratory information systems, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• High attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accurately read labels and documents and pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Nice to have

• Histology or ASCP certification.
• At least 5 years of histology experience.
• At least 6 months of immunohistochemistry experience.
• Experience embedding both large and small specimens.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside trained medical laboratory professionals using current laboratory technology.
• Employees regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase benefits.
• Employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary employees are eligible for the 401(k) plan only.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on inclusion, belonging, integrity, and respect for patients.