CrawlJobs Logo

Histotechnologist I

United States, Redwood City 40.00 - 52.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted May 03, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

The Histotechnologist I performs skilled and accurate preparation of patient specimens under supervision, ensuring high-quality histological processing and compliance with all applicable laboratory standards. This role supports diagnostic and research activities through precise sectioning, staining, quality control, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform routine and non-routine histology activities, including microtomy/sectioning and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining under supervision
  • Conduct macro-dissection of samples and monitor specimen workflow queues
  • Maintain strict quality standards to identify and escalate issues impacting test results or safety
  • Prepare reagents, solutions, and controls
  • perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Interact with pathologists, internal teams, and external partners to ensure timely, high-quality specimen processing
  • Assist with sample returns and support research and development studies
  • Contribute to process improvements, SOP development, and workflow optimization
  • Support equipment specification, installation, and maintenance
  • Provide training and guidance to R&D staff on histopathology practices
  • Generate reports on process metrics and support inspection readiness and regulatory efforts
  • Participate in development projects related to new services, processes, and histopathology advancements
  • Maintain compliance with Quality Management System requirements and uphold organizational values

Requirements

  • Associate degree required
  • 2+ years of experience in a histology laboratory with demonstrated competency in microtomy, embedding, and routine staining
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with laboratory equipment such as microscopes, microtomes, and pipettes
  • Strong computer skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
  • Physical ability to perform repetitive lab tasks, handle specimens, and use required protective equipment
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field
  • ASCP certification (HT or HTL)

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Histotechnologist I

8 matching positions

Histotechnologist I

The Histotechnologist I will perform skilled and accurate cutting on patient spe...
Location
Location
United States , Redwood City
Salary
Salary:
60000.00 - 106000.00 USD / Year
exactsciences.com Logo
Exact Sciences
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Associate Degree
  • 2+ years of experience in a histology laboratory with competency in microtomy/cutting, embedding, and routine staining
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Maintain stringent standards for quality to identify any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety
  • Communicate issues to the appropriate management representatives to ensure prompt resolution, as needed
  • Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in histology, to include sectioning and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining under supervision
  • Perform macro-dissection of samples under supervision
  • Monitor and process workflow queues
  • Prepare reagents, solutions, and controls
  • Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Assist in sample returns, as needed
  • Interact with internal pathologists, internal associates, and external customers in accordance with Exact Sciences’ standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality
  • Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies
What we offer
What we offer
  • paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
  • paid leave for parents and caregivers
  • a retirement savings plan
  • wellness support
  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • bonus eligible
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Histotechnologist I

We are seeking a Histotechnologist I to join a CLIA/CAP-certified histopathology...
Location
Location
United States , Phoenix
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
carexconsulting.com Logo
Carex Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program with 2+ years of laboratory experience (one year from program completion may count)
  • Or Associate Degree in a scientific field with 2+ years of laboratory experience
  • Or Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Familiarity with histology processes and laboratory equipment (e.g., microtomes, microscopes, blades, pipettes)
  • Basic computer skills, including LIS usage, internet navigation, and email
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform repetitive fine-motor tasks and visually detailed work with precision
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Label and document FFPE blocks, slides, and tubes in accordance with SOPs
  • Perform tissue processing, fixation, sectioning, embedding, and H&E staining for FF and FFPE samples
  • Prepare and conduct DNA and RNA extraction procedures following established protocols
  • Accession, label, and enter sample information into the LIS system accurately
  • Assist with quality review of incoming specimens and ensure proper filing and storage of slides and tissue blocks
  • Operate and maintain histology laboratory equipment
  • complete preventive maintenance and quality control documentation
  • Perform routine and non-routine histology techniques, including microdissection and reagent preparation
  • Collaborate with pathologists and lab staff to ensure timely and high-quality specimen processing
  • Participate in training and provide technical assistance to team members as needed
Read More
Arrow Right

Histotechnologist I

The Histotechnologist I (Tues - Sat 12:00pm - 8:30pm) will perform a variety of ...
Location
Location
United States , Phoenix
Salary
Salary:
47000.00 - 83000.00 USD / Year
exactsciences.com Logo
Exact Sciences
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program, 2+ years of laboratory experience (one year of experience can be counted from the program completion)
  • Or High School diploma, 4+ years of laboratory experience
  • Or Associate Degree in a scientific field, 2+ years of laboratory experience
  • Or Bachelor Degree in a scientific field
  • Basic computer skills to include internet navigation and email usage
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Label documentation of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks, slides, and microcentrifuge tubes by following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Routine sectioning, fixation, and processing procedures related to hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining/slide production for fresh frozen (FF) and FFPE samples according to SOPs
  • Prepare and perform processing procedures for DNA and RNA analyze extraction according to SOPs
  • Accurately label accessioned samples/sample containers and test requisition form using laboratory labeling system with assigned number specific to the patient case from laboratory information system (LIS) accessioning
  • Prepare and perform all aspects related to the routine processing of FF tissue samples, to include preparation for tumor estimate procedure, according to standard operating procedures
  • Accession and enter data of received patient samples and specific test request into LIS according to SOPs
  • File and store all slides and FFPE tissue blocks
  • Assist with the initial quality review of incoming specimens
  • Maintain all histology equipment and corresponding documentation including, but not limited to, quality control worksheets, preventive maintenance records, and day-to-day maintenance
  • Enter data into the histology portion of the information management system (IMS)
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
  • Paid leave for parents and caregivers
  • A retirement savings plan
  • Wellness support
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Medical Laboratory Scientist

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performi...
Location
Location
United States , Little Rock
Salary
Salary:
27.36 - 40.70 USD / Hour
americannursingcare.com Logo
American Nursing Care
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
  • Blood Banking, upon hire
  • Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire
  • Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire
  • Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire
  • Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
  • Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures
  • including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
  • Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
  • Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • life insurance
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • retirement plan benefits including 401(k), 403(b)
  • Sign on bonus up to $10,000
  • relocation assistance
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Medical Laboratory Scientist

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performi...
Location
Location
United States , Chandler
Salary
Salary:
30.91 - 45.98 USD / Hour
americannursingcare.com Logo
American Nursing Care
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Blood Banking
  • Chemistry - ASCP
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Technologist in Molecular Biology
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist
  • Medical Technologist AAB
  • Technologist in Microbiology
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
  • Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures
  • including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
  • Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
  • Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan benefits including 401(k), 403(b)
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Histotechnologist

This role involves advanced histologic techniques to prepare tissue samples for ...
Location
Location
United States , Chattanooga
Salary
Salary:
24.88 - 37.00 USD / Hour
americannursingcare.com Logo
American Nursing Care
Expiration Date
August 24, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
  • Opt 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • This role involves advanced histologic techniques to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination, aiding pathologists in disease diagnosis.
  • Key responsibilities include receiving and preparing biological materials using accepted histological methods like labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
  • The position requires preparing and evaluating necessary stains, reagents, and solutions according to established procedures.
  • A critical aspect of the role is the ability to independently assess and determine appropriate handling and processing methods for specimens, including complex and difficult samples.
  • The individual acts as a technical resource, monitoring departmental technical aspects and providing information.
  • They actively participate in performance improvement programs and are responsible for quality control, preventive maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains to ensure optimal performance.
  • Adherence to all accreditation and regulatory guidelines, particularly national patient safety goals, is essential.
  • The role also requires staying informed about new technologies and methods in areas like immunohistochemistry (IHC) and general histochemistry, and assisting with their implementation.
  • The successful candidate must be able to multitask effectively and work with minimal or no supervision, leveraging their knowledge in pathology, management, education, and relevant regulations.
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • life insurance
  • paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
  • tuition reimbursement
  • retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Medical Laboratory Scientist

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performi...
Location
Location
United States , Sugar Land
Salary
Salary:
30.91 - 45.98 USD / Hour
americannursingcare.com Logo
American Nursing Care
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or Blood Banking, upon hire or Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or Histotechnologist, upon hire
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
  • Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures
  • including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
  • Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
  • Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical
  • Prescription drug
  • Dental
  • Vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan benefit(s) including but not limited to 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • Other defined benefits offerings
Read More
Arrow Right

Manager Laboratory Services

As a Manager, Laboratory Services, you will oversee daily operations and strateg...
Location
Location
United States , Little Rock
Salary
Salary:
40.06 - 59.59 USD / Hour
commonspirit.org Logo
CommonSpirit Health
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors Of Science in biological or chemical sciences, as defined by CLIA.
  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Blood Banking
  • Chemistry - ASCP
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Technologist in Molecular Biology
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist
  • Medical Technologist AAB
  • Technologist in Microbiology
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Oversee daily operations and strategic development of the clinical laboratory
  • Manage and mentor staff, monitor test quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with pathologists and clinical teams to optimize workflows and integrate new technologies
  • Responsible for the overall administration of all laboratory operations
  • Monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
  • Remains knowledgeable on new technologies, methods and approaches within the laboratory community
  • Stays informed on and quickly ensures compliance with changes to regulatory and state requirements
  • Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Responsible for development, implementation and compliance with policy and procedures
  • Develops monitoring systems to improve quality
  • initiates corrective action plans, and monitors results
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • life insurance
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • retirement plan benefit(s) including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right