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.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
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