HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN I

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a histology technician to perform maintenance, calibration, method validation, troubleshooting and minor repairs on assigned instrumentation. The role requires the ability to plan and organize work, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

One year of laboratory experience preferred; an Associate’s degree and approved histology training is preferred, with training and experience in lieu of education acceptable.

Qualifications

• One year of laboratory experience preferred (student experience acceptable).
• Associate’s degree and completion of an accredited histology technician or other applicable training program is preferred.
• Training and experience in lieu of education is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, calibrates, validates methods and troubleshoots instruments.
• Plans and organizes work with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communicates clearly and works on multiple tasks under time constraints.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Associate’s degree in histology or related field

Training in histology techniques

Job description

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Performs maintenance, calibration, method validation, troubleshooting and minor repairs on assigned instrumentation. Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments. Interpersonal skills must be well developed. Should possess the initiative and ability to set and achieve high standards of performance. Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints. Must possess analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate clear...

Experience Required

One year laboratory experience preferred (Student experience acceptable).

Education Requirements

Associate’s degree and completion of an accredited histology technician or other applicable training program is preferred.

Training and experience in lieu of education is acceptable.

License/Certification Requirements

ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Registry preferred.