Histology Lab Technician: MOHS & Slide Prep Pro

Vitalogy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalogy is seeking a Histology Lab Technician in Austin, TX. The role involves processing tissues, preparing and staining slides, and ensuring timely availability for pathologist review.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in a science-related field and demonstrates strong attention to detail and lab safety discipline. Responsibilities include MOHS-related specimen processing, cryostat sectioning, slide labeling, and maintaining QA records per CLIA and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technique and anatomy.
• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
• Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment.
• Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions.
• Basic to intermediate computer operation.
• Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function.

Responsibilities

• Process all tissues submitted to the department.
• Prepare and stain tissue slides for pathologist review.
• Maintain, update and record daily equipment temperatures and QC records per CLIA guidelines.
• Ensure a safe lab environment per OSHA standards.

Skills

Histology techniques

Laboratory safety

MOHS lab procedures

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in science related field

Tools

Cryostat

Job description

Vitalogy is seeking a Histology Lab Technician in Austin, TX. The role involves processing tissues, preparing and staining slides, and ensuring timely availability for pathologist review.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in a science-related field and demonstrates strong attention to detail and lab safety discipline. Responsibilities include MOHS-related specimen processing, cryostat sectioning, slide labeling, and maintaining QA records per CLIA and OSHA guidelines.