Histology Technician I — Hands-on Training & Growth

Charles River; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River is seeking an experienced Technician I - Histology for the 1st Shift Pathology Services Team in Mattawan, MI. The role trains to perform onboarding skills in tissue handling, embedding, sectioning, staining, and data documentation under supervision.

The pay rate is $20 USD/hr. Education includes a high school diploma or GED; a BA/BS in biological sciences is preferred. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential to succeed in a GLP-compliant lab.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a biological science preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs tissue processing and preservation tasks.
• Embeds and re-embeds processed tissue in paraffin.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and QA.
• Collects, documents, and verifies data.
• Prepare samples for pathology review.
• Maintain GLP-compliant work environment.
• Work extended hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Tissue handling

Trimming tissues

Embedding

Slide preparation

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in biological science (preferred)

Tools

Validated system

Instrumentation maintenance

Job description

Charles River is seeking an experienced Technician I - Histology for the 1st Shift Pathology Services Team in Mattawan, MI. The role trains to perform onboarding skills in tissue handling, embedding, sectioning, staining, and data documentation under supervision.

The pay rate is $20 USD/hr. Education includes a high school diploma or GED; a BA/BS in biological sciences is preferred. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential to succeed in a GLP-compliant lab.