Histology Technician (HT/ASCP) — Day Shift + Benefits

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Time Off from day one

401k plan

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Shift differential for evening/night/3

Job summary

Meritus Health Inc. is seeking a skilled Histology Technician (HT), ASCP-certified, to support pathology and laboratory services.

You will prepare tissue specimens and slides for diagnostic evaluation with a focus on accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role includes accessioning, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry, and cytology support in a collaborative laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
• Preferred: associate degree with biology/chemistry coursework or bachelor’s degree with biology/chemistry coursework.
• 1 year of full-time histopathology experience in the past 3 years under a pathologist’s supervision.
• Current ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Assist pathologists during gross examination procedures.
• Prepare, embed, section, and stain tissue specimens using routine and specialized techniques.
• Perform routine H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemical staining procedures.
• Operate and maintain tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, and staining instruments.
• Ensure specimen integrity and maintain documentation throughout testing.
• Adhere to laboratory QA, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Histology procedures

Microscopy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

60 semester hours with biology & chemistry

AS/BA in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microscopes

Cryostats

Tissue processors

Staining instruments

Job description

Meritus Health Inc. is seeking a skilled Histology Technician (HT), ASCP-certified, to support pathology and laboratory services.

You will prepare tissue specimens and slides for diagnostic evaluation with a focus on accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role includes accessioning, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry, and cytology support in a collaborative laboratory team.