This position collaborates with the Laboratory and Medical Directors to ensure high-quality laboratory testing in compliance with established policies, procedures, and CAP/COLA/CLIA standards. It also works closely with the Director of Operations to support and advance strategic business initiatives.
Location: Houston, TX
Shift: Monday to Friday (Days)
Pay: up to $120,000
Responsibilities
Microscopy & Image Analysis
Perform tumor cell enumeration and analysis using multi-channel fluorescence imaging.
Interpret fluorescent images across multiple channels, distinguishing true cellular signals from background, debris, or nonspecific staining.
Apply standardized enumeration rules and reporting criteria for rare-event detection.
Quality & Documentation
Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of test results and workflows.
Escalate unusual or borderline findings and collaborate with scientific teams on interpretation.
Participate in inter-operator reproducibility assessments and quality control investigations related to imaging performance.
Workflow Support
Review images in accordance with batching schedules and laboratory throughput goals.
Support testing operations by providing timely, accurate, and high-quality analysis results.
Assist in training and mentoring laboratory personnel in imaging techniques and analysis workflows.
Experience with fluorescent microscopy and multi-channel image analysis.
Ability to interpret cellular morphology and perform rare-event detection.
Proficiency with image analysis software (any professional platform acceptable, e.g., Bioview Encore and/or DeNovo, Zeiss, Olympus, Celigo).
Understanding of clinical laboratory operations and high complexity testing environments.
Demonstrated ability to resolve operational and technical issues and implement workflow improvements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex data.
Knowledge of good laboratory practices, documentation standards, and quality systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job, and it is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Qualifications
Degree in Life Sciences
ASCP preferred
Relevant experience in Cytology, Histopathology, Immunocytochemistry or Diagnostic Imaging Strongly Preferred
Must have 1+ years in a CLIA regulated environment
No Sponsorship at this time
