Histotechnician I — 2nd Shift Pathology Lab Specialist

Unio Specialty Care; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Company Discounts

Collaborative environment

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners (UHP) in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare GI/GU tissue samples for pathologists. The role involves embedding, cutting, staining and preparing slides, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The candidate should have HT program credentials or a relevant AS/AA, a science degree, and 1–2 years in an anatomic pathology lab, plus knowledge of CLIA and CAP requirements. Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory with gross, embedding, cutting, staining.
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.
• Graduate of accredited Histotechnology (HT) program.

Responsibilities

• Tissue processing: receive, identify and label tissue specimens.
• Microtomy: cut thin tissue sections and mount slides.
• Staining and dyeing: perform H&E and special stains, IHC.
• Quality control: maintain accuracy and calibrate instruments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in science/chemistry

HT program graduate

Tools

Microtomes

Microscopes

IHC

Job description

Unio Health Partners (UHP) in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare GI/GU tissue samples for pathologists. The role involves embedding, cutting, staining and preparing slides, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The candidate should have HT program credentials or a relevant AS/AA, a science degree, and 1–2 years in an anatomic pathology lab, plus knowledge of CLIA and CAP requirements. Periodic travel may be required.