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Carex is partnering with leading Scientific Organization to identify a Histology Lab Trainer to support training, onboarding, and competency development within a high-volume, CLIA/CAP-certified histopathology laboratory. This role is critical to ensuring laboratory staff are properly trained, competent, and compliant with regulatory, quality, and safety standards while supporting the mission to help prevent, detect, and guide the treatment of cancer. The Histology Lab Trainer will work closely with Histology leadership, Quality, and Laboratory Operations to deliver structured training programs, maintain competency documentation, and continuously improve training materials and processes. This position requires strong histology technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for developing others in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, coordinate, and deliver onboarding and ongoing training programs for histology laboratory staff
Conduct hands-on training for histology procedures, ensuring alignment with SOPs, safety standards, and quality requirements
Perform and document competency assessments for laboratory personnel in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and company policies
Identify training gaps and implement remediation or refresher training as needed
Maintain accurate and audit-ready training and competency documentation
Create, update, and maintain training materials, job aids, and reference guides for histology processes and equipment
Partner with Histology leadership to standardize training approaches across shifts and teams
Support implementation of new assays, workflows, equipment, or process improvements through targeted training programs
Assist with revisions to SOPs and training documentation to reflect current laboratory practices
Collaborate with Histology Supervisors, Managers, Quality, and Laboratory Operations to align training with operational needs
Support preparation for CAP inspections and regulatory audits by ensuring training and competency records are complete and compliant
Reinforce best practices related to quality control, safety, and biospecimen handling
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for histology staff regarding procedures, workflows, and training expectations
Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency
Provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to laboratory staff to support professional development
Model accountability, integrity, teamwork, and inclusion in all interactions
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and flexibility to support training across shifts as needed
Requirements:
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
5+ years of histology laboratory experience in a clinical or high-volume laboratory environment
Strong working knowledge of histology techniques, including microtomy, H&E staining, tissue processing, embedding, and equipment operation
Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding laboratory staff
Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and applicable regulatory requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Nice to have:
HT(ASCP) or HLT(ASCP) certification
Experience supporting training programs in a CLIA/CAP-certified histopathology laboratory
Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and training/learning management systems
Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory readiness
Prior experience in a trainer, lead, or senior histology role