Histology Technician - Rapid Slide Prep for Mohs Surgery

Hunterdon Health; Flemington Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Histology Technician to support Mohs Surgery by preparing high-quality slides from tissue and rapidly processing specimens for immediate examination. The role requires embedding, sectioning, staining, and ensuring accuracy of histology results.

Responsibilities include operating histology equipment, performing quality control, and preparing materials for reference testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 3 years as histology technician or 1 year under supervision.
• Associate degree in lab science or 60 sem hrs with 24 science hours.
• ASCP HT certification preferred.
• Basic MS Office, Google, and LIS skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain histology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare embed and cut high quality histologic slides for Mohs Surgeon.
• Prepare tissue sections for immediate examination using rapid processing and frozen section techniques.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment daily and weekly.
• Prepare slides with immunohistochemical stains using appropriate controls.
• Examine slides under microscope to ensure quality and adherence to requirements.
• Prepare specimens/blocks for reference laboratory testing.
• Perform quality control testing of reagents and antibodies for stains.
• Accession specimens for gross examination by Mohs Surgeon.

Skills

MS Office

Google

LIS

Personnel skills

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours including 24 science hours

High School Diploma

ASCP HT certification preferred

Tools

Histology laboratory equipment

Job description

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Histology Technician to support Mohs Surgery by preparing high-quality slides from tissue and rapidly processing specimens for immediate examination. The role requires embedding, sectioning, staining, and ensuring accuracy of histology results.

Responsibilities include operating histology equipment, performing quality control, and preparing materials for reference testing.