Histology Technician - Night Shift with Great Benefits

Yosemite Pathology Med Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health plans (dental, vision, life, &

Vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Yosemite Pathology Med Group in Modesto is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare slides from tissue specimens for pathologists, ensuring accurate and timely processing. The role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and precise technique.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of Histology experience, an Associate's degree (preferred), and intermediate computer skills. ASCP HT certification is preferred. Night shift, Sunday–Thursday, full-time, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Histology experience
• ASCP HT Certification preferred
• Associate's degree in biology or related field preferred
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and setup of work area including instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench
• Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical pathology tissue specimens
• Produce quality sections of all paraffin-embedded tissue specimens, including cut levels, recuts, re-embeds and stains
• Basic understanding of H&E stain and ability to check H&E controls for stain quality
• Maintenance of Prisma stainer and coverslipper; retrieve blocks and slides
• Maintain special stain control blocks and apply appropriate stains
• Understand histology special stains and their tissue targets; use proper controls

Skills

Histology experience

ASCP HT Certification

Associate degree

Computer skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate's degree in biology or related field

ASCP HT Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Yosemite Pathology Med Group in Modesto is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare slides from tissue specimens for pathologists, ensuring accurate and timely processing. The role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and precise technique.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of Histology experience, an Associate's degree (preferred), and intermediate computer skills. ASCP HT certification is preferred. Night shift, Sunday–Thursday, full-time, non-exempt.