Histology Supervisor
About the job
- Two years of histology experience are required.
- HT or HTL certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology is preferred.
- An Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or a related discipline, with a degree in histology or a curriculum that includes hands-on histology techniques, is preferred.
- Ability to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse extensively.
- Conduct general housekeeping of the laboratory and clean slides.
- Dispose of biohazards, glass, sharps, and other materials appropriately.
- Label slides and cassettes.
- Box slides or samples for shipment to pathologists, archives, or clients.
- Change processors and stainers.
- Bag and dispose of tissues for completed studies.
- Perform tissue grossing for routine studies when needed.
- Prepare microscopic slides for research or diagnostic purposes, including fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy, and mounting of paraffin- and plastic-processed tissues, as well as frozen sectioning.
- Perform and maintain proficiency in histochemical staining procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Perform quality control procedures on samples, including slides, blocks, and forms, to ensure accuracy.
- Develop procedures for tissue handling when needed.
- Process tissues appropriately for review by a pathologist.
- Organize and participate in necropsies when needed.
- Perform photography and high-resolution X-ray imaging and film developing when needed.
- Maintain records according to good laboratory practices.
- Coordinate and perform shipping of pathology-related specimens, including slides, blocks, and wet tissues, to the designated facility.
- Perform tissue trimming according to established guidelines when needed.
- Maintain proficiency in designated departmental standard operating procedures and knowledge of laboratory processes.
- Maintain a clean, good laboratory practice-compliant laboratory; ensure logbooks are reviewed and correct; and maintain laboratory equipment according to applicable standard operating procedures.
- Perform calibration or validation activities applicable to specialized equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain proficiency in plastic tissue procedures and related laboratory processes.
- One year of experience with plastic procedures is preferred.
About the company
NAMSA is a medical device-focused contract research organization (CRO) that provides end-to-end development services. It helps sponsors bring medical devices to market by offering testing, regulatory and quality consulting, reimbursement support, and clinical research. The way it works is through a global team with regulatory expertise and therapeutic knowledge who guide and perform the work needed across the product development lifecycle, from initial testing to regulatory clearance, reimbursement, and commercialization. NAMSA differentiates itself with its worldwide regulatory know-how, depth of therapy-specific expertise, and a commitment to delivering proven, cost-effective solutions that speed up development. The company’s goal is to accelerate medical device product development and successful commercialization by providing comprehensive, reliable services and guidance from concept to market.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Toledo, Ohio
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 Labcorp acquisition expanded biocompatibility, microbiology, chemistry, and preclinical capacity.
- Lexitas adds 700-plus ophthalmic sites, strengthening NAMSA's access to device sponsors.
- Terumo and other outsourcing deals validate NAMSA as a preferred development partner.
What critics are saying
- 2025 St. Paul closure cut 124 jobs, exposing post-acquisition integration strain.
- Conforti trade-secret litigation in Minnesota keeps reputational and legal overhang alive.
- One FDA compliance failure across labs could trigger sponsor defections and stall growth.
What makes NAMSA unique
- 2026 Labcorp and WuXi assets give NAMSA unmatched U.S. testing depth.
- Brian Smith and ARCHIMED drive a buy-and-build MedTech CRO platform.
- Lexitas partnership embeds ophthalmology specialists inside NAMSA's end-to-end development workflow.
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