About this role
Title: Senior HistotechnologistJob Type: RegularCompany: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment: Human HistologyTime Type: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40FTE: 1Shift: 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. License to practice as a Histotechnologist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; or 2. Eligibility for licensure as a Histotechnologist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York.
Education and Experience 1. Bachelor’s degree in Histological Technology and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time histology experience including the performance of advanced staining procedures (immunohistochemistry, tinctorial staining and in-situ hybridization); or 2. Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Technology, or a related discipline and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time histology experience including the performance of advanced staining procedures (immunohistochemistry, tinctorial staining and in-situ hybridization); or 3. Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related scientific discipline and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time histology experience including the performance of advanced staining procedures (immunohistochemistry, tinctorial staining & in-situ hybridization).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
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