Histology Technician or Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) - Neurology

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking Histology Technicians and Histotechnologists (HT/HTL) to join a dynamic Neurology team. You will prepare high-quality slides for pathologist review, contributing to accurate patient diagnoses and advancing scientific knowledge through collaboration with pathologists, clinicians, and researchers.

The role involves embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, special stains, immunohistochemical techniques, and handling of fresh and complex specimens, in a culture that

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for preparing high-quality slides.
• Adaptability to different subspecialty workflows and teams.
• Commitment to quality and patient care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality slides for pathologist review.
• Embed, microtomy, cryotomy, special stains, IHC, immunofluorescence.
• Handle fresh and complex specimens with attention to safety and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Microtomy

Embedding

Cryotomy

IHC staining

Immunofluorescence

Job description

Mayo Clinic is seeking Histology Technicians and Histotechnologists (HT/HTL) to join a dynamic and collaborative team within Neurology.

The Neurology Laboratories at Mayo Clinic process a high volume of peripheral nerve specimens. Our laboratories take pride in contributing to accurate patient diagnoses and advancing scientific knowledge through collaboration with pathologists, clinicians, and research investigators.

As an HT/HTL, you will play a critical role in preparing high-quality slides for pathologist review. Responsibilities may include embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, special staining, immunohistochemical techniques, and handling of fresh and complex specimens. The work requires attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to quality and patient care.

In addition, you will:

• Support training and onboarding of students and new employees
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate results
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment
• Adapt to the unique demands and workflows of different subspecialty laboratories
  

Mayo Clinic offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and career advancement . Whether you are interested in developing technical expertise across multiple lab areas or specializing in a particular discipline, this role provides a strong foundation for long-term career development.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, and laboratory medicine.

Histology Technician / Histotechnologist (HT/HTL)

As a Histology Technician or Histotechnologist, you will perform a variety of technical procedures to prepare high-quality microscopic slide preparations used by pathologists for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation.

These procedures may include:

• Specimen accessioning and identification
• Specimen processing and embedding
• Microtomy techniques, including:
  • Paraffin
  • Frozen (cryotomy)
  • Plastic sections
• Routine Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining
• Special stains
• Immunofluorescence
• Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining
• In situ hybridization

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.