Histology & Necropsy Lab Tech II — Hands-On Pathology

Utah State University; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a Histology/Necropsy Lab Technician II to split time between the necropsy and histology laboratories at the Logan campus. You will support postmortem examinations and tissue processing under supervision, with training provided for both areas.

The role requires 2 years experience or an associated degree, with duties including embedding, sectioning, staining, and equipment maintenance. This is a full-time benefited position with standard campus highlights.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience; or an associate degree/vocational training; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the on-duty pathologist in conducting postmortem examinations on deceased animals.
• Embed tissues as necessary.
• Section and stain tissues.
• Perform special stains as requested.
• Maintain operation of tissue processors/other equipment.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree / vocational training

Tools

Tissue embedding

Sectioning

Staining

Tissue processing

Job description

Utah State University is seeking a Histology/Necropsy Lab Technician II to split time between the necropsy and histology laboratories at the Logan campus. You will support postmortem examinations and tissue processing under supervision, with training provided for both areas.

The role requires 2 years experience or an associated degree, with duties including embedding, sectioning, staining, and equipment maintenance. This is a full-time benefited position with standard campus highlights.