Histology Tech II: FFPE, IHC & Slide Prep Pro

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a histology technician to prepare tissue samples for microscopic analysis. You will process FFPE and frozen tissues, perform special stains and immunohistochemistry, and maintain turnaround times.

Daily data entry into Cerner is required. You will work with pathologists, residents, students, and staff, ensuring proper safety, quality control, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of histology techniques and protocols.
• Experience preparing slides and embedding tissues.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, embed, and process tissues for slide production.
• Enter data into Cerner and manage test orders and billing.
• Maintain block archives and assist with QA/QC records.

Skills

Histology

Microtomy

IHC

Data entry

Education

ASCP certification

Tools

Cerner

PTOE

Job description

Michigan State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a histology technician to prepare tissue samples for microscopic analysis. You will process FFPE and frozen tissues, perform special stains and immunohistochemistry, and maintain turnaround times.

Daily data entry into Cerner is required. You will work with pathologists, residents, students, and staff, ensuring proper safety, quality control, and equipment maintenance.