Part time Consultant - Histopathology

Role & responsibilities

* Receive, verify, accession, and appropriately process histopathology specimens.

* Perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, and routine H&E staining.

* Handle special stains and assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as per laboratory protocols.

* Ensure proper specimen identification, labeling, tracking, and documentation at every stage.

* Prepare high-quality slides and maintain consistency in staining and section quality.

* Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histopathology equipment, including tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, automated stainers, and related instruments.

* Perform quality control checks and ensure adherence to defined SOPs and quality parameters.

* Coordinate with pathologists regarding specimen quality, slide preparation, repeat sections, and special investigations.

* Maintain accurate records of samples, blocks, slides, reagents, quality control (QC), and equipment maintenance.

* Monitor reagent and consumable inventory and coordinate timely replenishment.

* Follow biosafety, infection-control, biomedical waste management, and laboratory safety guidelines.

* Participate in internal quality assurance, audits, CAP/NABL-related activities, and corrective/preventive actions wherever applicable.

* Ensure timely turnaround time (TAT) for all assigned cases.

* Support implementation and adherence to laboratory policies and process improvements.

* Train and guide junior technicians/trainees on histopathology procedures when required.

Preferred candidate profile

Good to Have skills, Pathology, Cytopathology, Histopathology