Histopathology Technician: Tissue Processing & Stains

Defense Health Agency; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency, located at the Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a qualified candidate for a pathology processing position. The role involves myocardial biopsy processing, special stains, and tissue preparation, with a requirement for a Secret clearance.

Work hours are 0730am–4pm, Monday through Friday. The posted salary range is $70,623 to $91,815 per year, with an application deadline of 2026-10-28.

Qualifications

• Experience with pathology tissue processing and staining is preferred.
• Ability to handle specialized processing procedures.
• Requires a Secret security clearance.
• Open to applications under the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Perform myocardial biopsy processing and special/immunoperoxidase stains.
• Prepare bone/teeth decalcification and frozen section brain/nerve tissue processing.

Job description

The Defense Health Agency, located at the Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a qualified candidate for a pathology processing position. The role involves myocardial biopsy processing, special stains, and tissue preparation, with a requirement for a Secret clearance.

Work hours are 0730am–4pm, Monday through Friday. The posted salary range is $70,623 to $91,815 per year, with an application deadline of 2026-10-28.