Histopathology Technician

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, Maryland seeks a histology specialist to perform hard-resin embedding, microtomy, and tissue staining with rigorous quality control. You will operate and calibrate electron microscopy systems and manage imaging data daily to support pathology workflows.

This role requires one year of specialized experience in histology, including documentation and adherence to lab protocols.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in histology workflows as described, including embedding, cutting, staining, and instrument calibration.

Responsibilities

• Perform hard-resin embedding, cutting, staining, and tissue processing with accuracy and documentation.
• Operate and calibrate electron microscopy systems and maintain daily imaging records.
• Conduct quality control procedures on histopathology equipment and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Hard-resin embedding

Tissue sectioning

Staining protocols

Electron microscopy operation

Quality control procedures

File management

Tools

Histology equipment calibration

Job description

About the Position:

The position is located at the Joint Pathology Center (JPC) in Silver Spring, Maryland. Hours Monday to Friday 0730am to 4pm

Who May Apply:

US Citizens

In order to qualify:

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes hard-resin embedding, cutting, chemically treating and staining tissue; operating and calibrating electron microscopy systems; managing file inputs and outputs including daily imaging; and conducting quality control procedures on histopathology equipment.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Substitution of Education:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Preferred but not required:

A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnology (HTL) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or comparable certification.