Histology Tech/Histotechnologist - Pathology Lab Impact

Mayo Clinic; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota seeks Histology Technicians and Histotechnologists (HT/HTL) to join a dynamic Anatomic Pathology team. You will prepare high-quality slides for pathologists using embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques across multiple labs.

Positions require HT/HTL certification by start date; HT requires an Associate degree and ASCP; HTL requires Bachelor’s and ASCP. Travel across subspecialties and schedule flexibility are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following: a minimum of 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology; 6 credit hours in chemistry; 6 credit hours in biology.
• Histology Technician (HT) certified by the ASCP required by start date.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP required by start date.
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred.
• Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, will be required to demonstrate ongoing maintenance of certification.

Responsibilities

• Embed, microtomy, cryotomy, and special staining as part of slide preparation.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely results and quality.
• Support training and onboarding of students and new employees.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Adapt to the unique workflows of subspecialty laboratories.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

ASCP HT certification

NAACLS accredited program preferred

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota seeks Histology Technicians and Histotechnologists (HT/HTL) to join a dynamic Anatomic Pathology team. You will prepare high-quality slides for pathologists using embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques across multiple labs.

Positions require HT/HTL certification by start date; HT requires an Associate degree and ASCP; HTL requires Bachelor’s and ASCP. Travel across subspecialties and schedule flexibility are part of the role.