Histology Technician — Precision Tissue Prep & Slide Expert

Advocate Health; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue samples for testing. You will accession specimens, embed tissues in paraffin, and ensure slides are properly labeled for routine and special stains.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of anatomy, and strong organizational and computer skills. You will support pathologists, maintain equipment, and uphold accreditation standards while working in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education in a science-related field beyond high school.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work in a lab with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimens, labels correctly, and prepares testing-ready slides.
• Cuts tissue sections to proper thickness and mounts on slides.
• Embeds tissue in paraffin blocks and manages glass slides and tissues.
• Processes tissue to ensure full paraffin infiltration and preservation.
• Performs stains, immunohistochemistry, coverslips, and verification.
• Manages daily workflow for recuts, stains, controls, and send-outs.
• Documents quality control and takes corrective action under supervision.
• Maintains and troubleshoots instruments and equipment.
• Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting standards.
• Provides assistance to pathologists, externs, and team members.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety with sharp instruments

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Advanced training in science field

Job description

Advocate Health in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue samples for testing. You will accession specimens, embed tissues in paraffin, and ensure slides are properly labeled for routine and special stains.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of anatomy, and strong organizational and computer skills. You will support pathologists, maintain equipment, and uphold accreditation standards while working in a busy lab environment.