Histopathology Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA, seeks a Histology Technician to embed tissue of all sizes in the proper medium for accurate sectioning, supporting diagnostic pathology services.

The role is a Direct Hire with a requirement for a Secret security clearance and is based at Portsmouth, Virginia. The position offers a stable, full-time opportunity within the DoD.

Qualifications

• Experience embedding tissue for histology specimens.
• Knowledge of tissue processing and sectioning standards.
• Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Embedding tissue of all sizes in the proper medium for correct sectioning.

Skills

Tissue embedding

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Position: This position works directly for the Chief of the Anatomic Pathology Service and is located at Navy Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for embedding tissue of all sizes in the proper medium and in the proper manner for correct sectioning.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51210 – $66574/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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