Histology Tech II: Tissue Prep & Slide Analysis

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,331,000 - 114,731,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician II for per diem coverage at 221 Longwood Avenue in Boston.

The role prepares tissue specimens, assists in tissue processing, and supports pathologists in diagnostic operations. Requirements include a High School Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Histology, 1-2 years of clinical histology experience, and knowledge of fixation, processing, embedding, staining, and frozen sections.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical histology or histology settings required.
• Knowledge of fixation, processing, embedding, and staining.
• Ability to perform special stains and frozen sections.
• Commitment to safety and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and safety practices.

Skills

Histology basics

Stains and frozen sections

Clinical histology experience

Safety and aseptic technique

Knowledge maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate Certificate Histology

Tools

Microtomes

Oil Red O staining

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician II for per diem coverage at 221 Longwood Avenue in Boston.

The role prepares tissue specimens, assists in tissue processing, and supports pathologists in diagnostic operations. Requirements include a High School Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Histology, 1-2 years of clinical histology experience, and knowledge of fixation, processing, embedding, staining, and frozen sections.