Full-Time Histology Technician – Dermatopathology Prep

Forefront Dermatology; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue samples for dermatopathology review. Responsibilities include grossing, fixation, embedding, staining, and slide preparation on a Monday–Thursday schedule, with attention to accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree, NAACLS histology training, HT ASCP eligibility, and relevant CLIA experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Completion of NAACLS histology training program required.
• HT ASCP certification or eligibility to sit for the exam; certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• CLIA requirements to perform specified job duties preferred: 60 semester hours with the described coursework.
• 2+ years as a histology technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex histology procedures using a variety of techniques.
• Accession tissue specimens; receive and prepare tissue specimens.
• Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
• Label and prepare slides; perform quality control on slides.
• Maintain documentation in QA/QC logs; ensure compliance with CLIA.
• Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides; maintain equipment and workspace.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Associate’s degree

NAACLS histology training

HT ASCP certification or eligibility

CLIA coursework / hours

2+ years histology experience

Tools

Microscope

Cryostat

Job description

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue samples for dermatopathology review. Responsibilities include grossing, fixation, embedding, staining, and slide preparation on a Monday–Thursday schedule, with attention to accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree, NAACLS histology training, HT ASCP eligibility, and relevant CLIA experience.