Histology Technician I – 2nd Shift

Charles River; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River in Mattawan, MI is seeking an experienced Technician 1 - Histology for the 2nd Shift Pathology Services Team. The role involves learning onboarding skills, tissue handling, embedding, slide preparation, and assisting pathologists under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing tissue, preparing equipment, maintaining quality control, data recording, and teamwork. Education is high school diploma or GED; bachelor's in biological science preferred; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to learn validated systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs tissue processing (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing) and packaging/preservation of tissue products.
• Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventative maintenance.
• Embeds and/or re-embeds processed tissue in paraffin; conducts post-processing decontamination of equipment and processing room.
• Collect, document, review and verify data in forms or electronic data capture systems.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment; learn anatomical terms; receive and prepare samples.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in biological science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charles River in Mattawan, MI is seeking an experienced Technician 1 - Histology for the 2nd Shift Pathology Services Team. The role involves learning onboarding skills, tissue handling, embedding, slide preparation, and assisting pathologists under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing tissue, preparing equipment, maintaining quality control, data recording, and teamwork. Education is high school diploma or GED; bachelor's in biological science preferred; strong communication and