Histology & Cytology Technician - Day Shift

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Technician to join Duke Raleigh Cytology. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., supporting histopathology and cytopathology processing in a clinical laboratory.

Associate degree is strongly preferred; minimal education or experience may be considered. Responsibilities include routine sectioning, staining, accessioning, and quality control to support diagnostic workups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in Science preferred.
• Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA director.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology including paraffin sections and frozen cryostat sectioning.
• Prepare specimens and reagents; perform routine and special staining techniques and labeling.
• Process cytology specimens; ensure accessioning and proper documentation.
• Reconcile labels, order tests, and perform quality control per SOPs.
• Assist in teaching preparatory techniques to residents and students.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Listening skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in science

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Technician to join Duke Raleigh Cytology. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., supporting histopathology and cytopathology processing in a clinical laboratory.

Associate degree is strongly preferred; minimal education or experience may be considered. Responsibilities include routine sectioning, staining, accessioning, and quality control to support diagnostic workups.