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Histotechnician

United States of America, Rochester 31.82 - 41.37 USD / Hour · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist including grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides.

Job Responsibility

  • Grosses sections of human tissue for examination
  • Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section and stain specimens
  • Operates equipment to perform special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested, including manual staining as required
  • Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives, and safety standards, and keeps current with changes in laboratory processes and procedures
  • Examines slides under a microscope to ensure slides meet laboratory quality standards
  • Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment, including but not limited to, preventative, routine, and troubleshooting
  • Supports the training of other technologists, technicians, and/or residents
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in applied sciences in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology required
  • Completing an Associate degree program in a natural science or a clinical laboratory science, and coursework acceptable to the NYSED required
  • Previous experience as a histology technician preferred
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of anatomy, histology, and chemistry preferred
  • Theoretical insight, moderate skill, judgement, and knowledge of principles and methods of Histotechnology required
  • Histotechnician, NYSED Licensure required upon hire or NYS Medical Laboratory Technician Licensure upon hire required

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