Histology Technologist | Full-Time Lab Specialist

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital is seeking a Histologist to prepare histological slides, examine tissue sections, stain samples, and support diagnostic workflows for pathologists. The role includes mentoring new histology technicians and training responsibilities as part of a collaborative laboratory team.

Candidates must meet NAACLS/ASCP pathways and have recent practical experience in fixation, embedding, processing, and staining.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in fixation, embedding/microtomy, processing, staining, and laboratory operations.
• Ability to perform competencies in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
• Must operate basic computer programs for documentation and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens, perform tests, and report results.
• Follow lab procedures for handling, analysis and records.
• Adhere to safety, quality control and calibration requirements.
• Assist in training HT/HLT students and orient new staff.

Skills

Fixation

Embedding/Microtomy

Processing

Staining

Laboratory Operations

Independent judgment

Computer literacy

Education

NAACLS Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

ASCP Histotechnologist certification (HT)

Job description

Bronson Methodist Hospital is seeking a Histologist to prepare histological slides, examine tissue sections, stain samples, and support diagnostic workflows for pathologists. The role includes mentoring new histology technicians and training responsibilities as part of a collaborative laboratory team.

Candidates must meet NAACLS/ASCP pathways and have recent practical experience in fixation, embedding, processing, and staining.