Histotechnologist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Histotechnologist for the Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath unit in Chapel Hill, NC. The role involves processing and staining tissue specimens from renal patients for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy, with cross‑training across the modalities.

The position is a 6‑month or longer, full‑time temporary assignment (40 hours/week), typically Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science or equivalent training/experience.
• Compliance with CLIA regulations may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures on tissue specimens from renal diseases.
• Process, embed, section, stain and store/retrieve samples for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy.
• Cross‑train in immunofluorescence, light and electron microscopy as needed.
• Serve as a technical resource for residents, fellows, students and staff.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science

Job description

Department:

Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath - 413803

Career Area :

Laboratory Management and Services

Posting Open Date:

08/10/2026

Application Deadline:

10/26/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Histotechnologist

Position Number:

20068815

Vacancy ID:

S027941

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, some flexibility.

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Histotechnician will have the primary purpose of performing diagnostic laboratory procedures on tissue specimens obtained from patients with renal diseases. They will be responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and storage/retrieval of samples for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy. Depending on the needs of the lab, the job duties will include cross‑training in all three techniques which include immunofluorescence, light and/or electron microscopy.
The technician will participate in training activities and serve as a technical resource for residents/fellows, graduate students, new staff and other scientists seeking knowledge of histological procedures.
Work will additionally require monitoring equipment, quality control testing, general laboratory maintenance according to UNC‑CH, SOM OSHA, and other regulatory bodies, maintaining logs and laboratory operating manuals, supply inventory and appropriately managing laboratory waste. This will include quality improvement activities and health and safety oversight for laboratory microscopy services.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Management Preferences:

Experience in antigen retrieval methods.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.