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Technical Lead- Histology

CompanyReliance Pathology Partners LLC
LocationTampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 12, 2025
About The Company
Reliance is a privately owned laboratory in Tampa, Florida providing anatomic pathology services for various healthcare organizations for over 20 years. We are recognized for our vast expertise in women's services, urology/prostate services, dermatology, cytology, and thyroid specialties; our services also include animal pathology, research pathology, and cytology preparation. As important as it is to offer top-quality care to our clients, we are one of a kind in the Tampa Bay Area, using a mobile frozen section van to our local surgery centers for immediate diagnosis for physicians. Reliance is dedicated to our clients’ successes as well as to providing our employees with growth opportunities for learning and professional advancement.
About the Role

Description

Reliance Pathology Partners seeks an experienced Technical Lead – Histology to oversee the technical operations of its CAP-accredited laboratory. This leadership role manages workflow and personnel across Histology, IHC, Special Stains, DIF, Cytology Preparation (non-GYN), Grossing, and Frozen Sections. The Technical Lead also leads the Reliance Histology Training Program as primary instructor and coordinator, ensuring comprehensive student education and professional skill development. This position works closely with the Laboratory Manager and remote Cytology Lead to maintain CAP, CLIA, and Florida compliance across all technical areas and participates in the on-call rotation for frozen sections, including limited evening and weekend coverage.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop technical staff and students.
  • Oversee daily operations in all histology-related areas.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and the Florida Department of Health.
  • Review QC, PT, and instrument maintenance records.
  • Validate new methods, stains, antibodies, and instrumentation.
  • Provide classroom and bench instruction for the Histology School.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for frozen sections.
  • Monday–Friday daytime schedule with rotating on-call coverage

Benefits

  • Competitive salary; sign-on bonus or relocation assistance for qualified candidates
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
  • Supportive, physician-owned environment with long-term stability
  • Opportunity to mentor and train future histology professionals through the Reliance Histology School

Requirements

  • Florida State License as a Laboratory Technologist or Laboratory Supervisor in Histology (required).
  • HTL/HT(ASCP) preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required if CLIA/Florida equivalency is met.
  • 10 years of histology experience preferred, with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of histology, IHC, special stains, DIF, cytology prep (non-GYN), and frozen sections.
  • Experience with CAP inspections, validation, and PT programs.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Key Skills
HistologyIHCSpecial StainsDIFCytology PreparationGrossingFrozen SectionsRegulatory ComplianceQC ReviewInstrument MaintenanceMethod ValidationClassroom InstructionBench InstructionLeadershipCommunicationOrganization
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipEducationScience & Research
Benefits
Competitive SalarySign-On BonusRelocation AssistanceComprehensive Benefits PackageSupportive EnvironmentOpportunity to Mentor
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Technical Lead oversees the technical operations of the laboratory, managing workflow and personnel across various histology-related areas. They also lead the Histology Training Program, ensuring comprehensive education and skill development for students.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
10
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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