Histology & Cytology Technician – DAPDA (PRN)

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories in Durham, NC, seeks a Histology/Cytology Technician to perform routine tissue processing, paraffin sectioning, and cytology specimen handling in a CAP/CLIA accredited lab. The role supports pathologists with accurate preparation and documentation, ensuring quality control across procedures.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma with an Associate Degree preferred; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in Science preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination.
• Perform frozen cryostat sectioning.
• Prepare specimens and reagents; perform staining; label and file slides.
• Check specimen containers for demographics and requisition accuracy.
• Reconcile labels and assist pathologists with diagnoses as needed.
• Maintain quality control procedures and lab information systems.

Skills

Histology

Cytology

Quality Control

Lab Procedures

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories in Durham, NC, seeks a Histology/Cytology Technician to perform routine tissue processing, paraffin sectioning, and cytology specimen handling in a CAP/CLIA accredited lab. The role supports pathologists with accurate preparation and documentation, ensuring quality control across procedures.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma with an Associate Degree preferred; no prior experience required.