Histology Technician - Evening Shift

Tareen Dermatology; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dermatology clinic in Roseville is seeking an experienced Histology Technician to join their state-of-the-art laboratory. The technician will prepare high-quality histologic slides, maintain laboratory equipment, and collaborate with clinical teams. This is a full-time position on an evening shift, requiring an associate degree, HT or HTL (ASCP) certification, and at least one year of experience. Join a team committed to advancing dermatologic care through innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to handle the stress of producing accurate results under time constraints.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, solutions, and inventory.
• Collaborate effectively with the Histology Manager, Pathologist, and clinical teams.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Basic computer proficiency

Fine manual dexterity and attention to detail

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree in Histology or related laboratory science

HT or HTL (ASCP) Certification

Minimum of 1 year of histology technician experience

Job description

Description

Job Title: Histology Technician

Department: Pathology

Reports to: Histology Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (evening shift)

No weekends or holidays. Hours may be negotiable based on candidate availability.

Location: Roseville and other locations as needed

About this opportunity

We are excited to announce new opportunities within our state-of-the-art histology laboratory at Tareen Dermatology. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are adding dedicated Histology Technicians to our team. These newly created positions reflect our commitment to advancing dermatologic care through innovation, precision, and excellence in laboratory science.

Mission Statement: The mission for Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state of the art dermatologic care to each patient with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare.

Vision: Our Vision is to exceed the patient’s expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care. We seek to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and to always give back through service in our community.

Job Responsibilities

Histology Preparation & Microtomy

• Prepare high-quality histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
• Cut, stain, embed, and preserve tissue with precision to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
• Perform H&E staining and prepare special stains, including immunohistochemistry.

Specimen Handling & Laboratory Workflow

• Receive, accession, and label all tissues, slides, and cassettes accurately.
• Perform dermatology-specific grossing and Mohs tissue mapping.
• Ensure proper tissue orientation, microtomy technique, and minimal artifact creation.

Quality, Compliance & Equipment

• Maintain laboratory equipment, solutions, and inventory.
• Monitor quality control and adhere to strict regulatory and documentation standards (CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA).
• Troubleshoot staining, processing, and equipment issues as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases.
• Collaborate effectively with the Histology Manager, Pathologist, and clinical teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Fine manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with accountability.
• Ability to handle the stress of producing accurate results under time constraints.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule adjustments.
• Must follow compliance rules and regulations against fraud and abuse.
• Must follow Tareen Dermatology policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Histology or related laboratory science (in compliance with CLIA 493.1489) with completion of an approved histology internship.
• HT or HTL (ASCP) Certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of histology technician experience required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory setting within the dermatology clinic.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while embedding, cutting, and staining tissue.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.