Histology Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under limited supervision, performs routine histology techniques on surgical, autopsy, research, and neuropathology tissue according to standardized procedures.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment required for tissue analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cut surgical, autopsy, research, and neuropathology tissue using a rotary microtome.
• Embed tissue samples for processing Stain, coverslip, and label tissue slides.
• Perform special stains under supervision following standardized procedures.
• Maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, and solutions.
• Monitor and document QC, QA, and CAP records.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and laboratory supplies.
• Follow standard operating procedures and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and training as needed.

Required Education:

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree with coursework in Anatomy, Biology, and/or Chemistry, OR -Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program in medical technology, medical laboratory sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology, OR -A High School Diploma or G.E.D. with two years of relevant laboratory experience in a work, academic, or volunteer capacity.
• Coursework completed outside of the US must be verified as by a NACES approved credential evaluation service.

Preferred Certification & Licensure:

• HT(ASCP) certification preferred.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4–5 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong near vision and depth perception.
• Ability to focus on detailed laboratory work.
• Color vision accuracy required.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to laboratory standards.

Interview: 30-Minute MS Teams Interview.