Histology Technician II - Radiology Jonas Lab

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a per diem Histology Technician II to prepare tissue specimens, cut and mount slides for microscopic analysis at 221 Longwood Avenue. The role supports pathologists, handles embedding and staining, and ensures clean, safe lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 1–2 years of histology experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to perform routine and special stains such as Oil Red O.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent or Graduate Certificate Histology.
• 1–2 years clinical or histology experience required.
• Must know basic histotechnique: fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, stains, frozen sections.
• Must be able to perform certain special stains (Oil Red O).
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and participates in continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures on microtomes and instruments.
• Observes health safety protocols and maintains a clean work area.
• Follows hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices.

Skills

Histology techniques

Aseptic techniques

Special stains knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate Certificate Histology

Tools

Microtomes

Tissue processor

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

The (per diem) Histology Technician II is responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.

Essential Functions

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
• Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers.
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred
• Experience: Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years required
• Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections.
• Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O).
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 221 Longwood Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $29.78 - $40.04/Hourly
• Grade: 5

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