System Histology Technical Specialist

Job description

HealthPartners is seeking an experienced Histotechnician with deep immunohistochemistry (IHC) expertise to join our team as a System Histology Technical Specialist. This position supports technical excellence across Anatomic Pathology, serving as a subject matter expert, mentor, and quality champion across laboratory sites.
The Technical Specialist ensures the reliability, integrity, and functionality of laboratory test systems; supports accurate and consistent routine histology and IHC processes; and partners with pathologists, laboratory leaders, and technical teams to improve patient care.
Responsibilities include:
• Evaluate and coordinate vendor activities and implement procedures for test methodology, specimen handling, and instrumentation.
• Lead and support method validation, assay optimization, and technical troubleshooting.
• Design, monitor, and guide quality assurance systems, including quality control, test utilization, and proficiency testing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accrediting and regulatory standards and support inspection readiness.
• Analyze laboratory workflows, develop improvement plans, and implement appropriate actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff and participate in hospital and ambulatory technical teams and committees.

What’s Available:
• System-level technical specialist role supporting Anatomic Pathology across laboratory sites.
• Opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in histology and IHC, mentor colleagues, and influence quality initiatives.
• Collaboration with pathologists, laboratory leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.

Work Schedule:
• Monday- Friday
• 2 days per week at Methodist
• 2 days per week at Regions
• 1 float day
• 1.0 FTE/40 hours per week

Required Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Cytology or a related healthcare field OR Associate’s Degree in Histotechnology.
• Three years’ operational laboratory experience required in specialty.
• Previous technical leadership experience

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• American Society of Clinical Pathology in specialty, if offered (ASCP or ASCPi).

Preferred Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• Master’s degree in related field
• Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines
• Five years operational laboratory experience in specialty.