Histotechnologist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare, embed, stain, and evaluate tissue samples for pathology. The role involves processing and staining routine and special specimens, with standard paraffin embedding and microtomy tasks.

Experience in histopathology and strong attention to safety and record-keeping are essential. Day shift, full-time, on-site position with a focus on precise specimen handling and collaboration with pathologists.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with one year of experience in histopathology.
• Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Understanding of tissue processing.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members.
• Computer and related software applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin per standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to perform microtome on tissue specimens to exacting measures of acceptability.
• Files cassettes.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists.
• Files slides.
• Performs and documents equipment maintenance and quality control measures.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Skills

Tissue embedding

Cryostat/microtome

Tissue processing

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Computer software

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histopathology

Job description

Job Summary

To process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue. Staining includes routine and special stains. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with one (1) year of experience in histopathology.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Understanding of tissue processing.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members.
• Computer and related software application skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin per standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to perform microtome on tissue specimens to exacting measures of acceptability.
• Files cassettes.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists.
• Files slides.
• Performs and documents equipment maintenance and quality control measures.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Job Type & Hours

Time Type: Full time

Compensation & Job Details

• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility

• Grant Funded: No

Job Dates

• Job Posting Date: 08/20/2026
• Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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