Histology Technician III - Pathology & Immunology

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) AMP Core Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Histotechnologist to support diagnostic and translational pathology workflows. The role involves processing, embedding, cutting, staining tissues, and performing IHC and molecular procedures in a fast-paced academic lab.

You will collaborate with pathologists, researchers, and transplant services, with after-hours rotations and on-call coverage as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Histology (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares histology sections using tissue processing and frozen section techniques to embed, cut, and stain tissue specimens.
• Prepares and changes solutions and reagents.
• Performs automated and manual immunohistochemistry assays.
• Performs histochemical staining.
• Gross biopsy specimens on an as needed basis.
• Performs molecular pathology technical procedures.
• Provides rotational frozen after-hour service for Mid-America Transplant Services.
• Troubleshoots procedural and technical problems.
• Help maintain supply and chemical inventories.
• Applies standard operating procedures and protocols under supervision.
• Performs data entry of patient and specimen information and documents all assays.
• Complies with regulatory requirements for patient testing and documentation with safety procedures.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are cleaned and maintained; records kept per procedures.
• Acts as a technical resource for students, trainees and residents.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Histology

Tissue processing

Cryostats

Laboratory safety

Documentation

Quality control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tissue Processors

Cryostats

Laboratory Equipment

Reagent Preparation

Automation systems

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Join the innovative and mission-driven team within the AMP Core Laboratory at the WashU Department of Pathology & Immunology, where clinical excellence, translational research, and advanced diagnostic pathology converge. Our laboratory supports a diverse and highly specialized portfolio including secondary pathology consultations, autopsy pathology, fresh tissue evaluation, organ procurement assessment, and molecular testing workflows that directly impact patient care and scientific discovery. We are seeking a highly motivated, technically skilled Histotechnologist who is eager to grow professionally within a dynamic academic medical environment. This role is ideal for a histology professional who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory setting, values collaboration, and is passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic support services. The AMP Core Laboratory offers exposure to complex and challenging specimens, advanced histologic and molecular techniques, and close collaboration with pathologists, trainees, researchers, and transplant services. This position also participates in a rotational after-hours frozen section and organ procurement evaluation service for Mid-America Transplant Services. Additional compensation is provided for required on-call coverage.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares histology sections for examination by using tissue processing and frozen section technique to embed, cut, and stain tissue specimens.


• Prepares and changes solutions and reagents.


• Performs automated and manual immunohistochemistry assays.


• Performs histochemical staining.


• Gross biopsy specimens on an as needed basis.


• Performs molecular pathology technical procedures.


• Provides rotational frozen after-hour service for Mid-America Transplant Services.


• Troubleshoots procedural and technical problems.


• Help maintain supply and chemical inventories.


• Applies standard operating procedures and protocols under the direction of the medical director, laboratory manager, or higher-level technologist.


• Performs data entry of patient and specimen information and carefully documents all assays.


• Complies with all regulatory requirements for patient testing and documentation with established safety procedures.


• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained and records kept in accordance with established procedures.


• Acts as a technical resource for students, trainees and residents.


• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a clinical laboratory with exposure to tissues and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Histology (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Cleaning, Communication, Cryostats, H&E Staining, Histological Staining, Histological Techniques, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Laboratory Tools, Medical Laboratories, Microsoft Office, OSHA Regulations, Reagent Preparation, Taking Inventory, Tissue Processing, Tissue Processors

Grade C10-H

Salary Range

$26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.


• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.


• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.


• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.


• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!


• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.


• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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