Certified Histotechnician responsible for accurate preparation and processing of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation by the dermatopathologist.
Responsibilities
Perform complex histological procedures using a variety of techniques such as cutting, dyeing, drying, and freezing to preserve and test samples.
Prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to support accurate patient diagnosis.
Perform appropriate grossing, inking, and mapping of tissue specimens.
Accession and gross tissue specimens.
Process specimens including embedding, cutting, staining, cover slipping, and filing.
Performs technical laboratory duties and basic data analysis in support of research projects, including cell culture maintenance, assay execution, animal care, equipment ordering, data recording, and preparation of graphs and charts for publication.
Responsibilities
Perform standard laboratory procedures such as maintaining cell cultures, radioisotope labeling, slide preparation, and assays for protein, RNA, DNA, or other cellular components.
Care for laboratory animals, including preparation for surgery and post-surgical care.
Order laboratory equipment, calibrate instruments, and prepare equipment for use.
Keep records of laboratory analyses and enter data into a database.
Monitor the work of student assistants.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
College coursework in a natural or physical science
Provide laboratory based technical and operational support to the In Vivo Genetic Toxicology team.
Responsibilities
Ensuring compliance by performing study work in accordance with Study Plans, relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GLP (Good laboratory Practice)
Meeting deadlines by effectively planning and completing routine and assigned tasks in a timely manner
Ensuring quality through accurate data recording and performing QC checks following appropriate training
Ensuring safe working practices in accordance with HASAWA and COSHH and identifying opportunities for continuous improvements
Reporting any difficulty, uncertainty or unexpected finding to the Study Director and/or senior Genetic Toxicology personnel
Requirements
GCSEs of grades C/4 or above in Maths, English and Science
Degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry
Nice to have: Degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry
Analyzing cytogenetic samples from various biological specimen types to aid in diagnosing and treating genetic diseases, including routine and complex cytogenetic procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform routine and non-routine cytogenetic procedures, including slide preparation and analysis
Review chromosome and FISH samples, write reports, and ensure quality standards
Support lab manager in staffing, scheduling, and monitoring turnaround time (TAT)
Troubleshoot quality issues in the lab and perform routine maintenance on equipment
Assist in more complex cytogenetic procedures and ensure adherence to established policies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or higher in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science field
Nice to have: Problem-solving skills
Nice to have: Oral and written communication skills
The Histology Technologist I will utilize the knowledge necessary to assist pathology professionals with Immunohistochemistry (IHC), specimen processing, embedding, slide preparation, microtomy, and other high-complexity procedures performed in the laboratory.
Performs high complexity testing, such as grossing, processing, immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining, utilizing automatic staining systems and QC of stained slides.
Responsible for the successful execution of laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures, and undergoes training and routine competencies for applicable tasks completed within the department.
Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling, by routinely verifying that case identification numbers, match blocks and slides during each processing step; prints labels as appropriate.
Documents in laboratory logs and the laboratory information system (LIS), as directed by standard operating procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology
Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
60 semester hours including specific medical laboratory technology or science courses
Nice to have: HT/HTL (ASCP) certification
Nice to have: QIHC
Q
Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated · Posted Nov 2, 2026
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and perform histopathological slide production.
Compensation
$25.00 - $42.00 per hour
Responsibilities
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Histology OR a Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Histology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology with 1 year or more of histology experience
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam and perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Responsibilities
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
Cut a wild array of specimen types
Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
Use IHC and Special Stains
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
Nice to have: ASCP certification
Nice to have: 2 or more years of experience in histology
Nice to have: 6 months or more experience with IHC and Special Stains
Histotechnician CertifiedNewForefront Dermatology · Jenkintown, US
Research TechnicianNewUniversity of South Florida · Tampa, US
Clinical Assistant - OncologyThe Hospital of Central Connecticut · Fairfield, US
HistotechnologistLabcorp · Milwaukee, US