Histology Technician: Precision Tissue Prep & Staining

Forefront Dermatology; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Responsibilities include grossing, fixation, cutting, mounting, and staining under the supervision of a dermatopathologist.

You will maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with lab policies and CLIA requirements, working in a busy dermatology lab. Qualifications include an associate’s degree, NAACLS histology training, and HT ASCP eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Completion of NAACLS histology training program required.
• HT ASCP certification or completion of a Histology Technician training program, with eligibility to sit for the exam, is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex histology procedures using a variety of techniques.
• Accession tissue specimens.
• Receive and prepare tissue specimens.
• Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
• Label and prepare slides.
• Perform quality control on completed slides.
• Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitask

Communication

Team collaboration

Learn new software

Education

Associate’s degree

NAACLS histology training program

HT ASCP certification eligible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Responsibilities include grossing, fixation, cutting, mounting, and staining under the supervision of a dermatopathologist.

You will maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with lab policies and CLIA requirements, working in a busy dermatology lab. Qualifications include an associate’s degree, NAACLS histology training, and HT ASCP eligibility.