Histotechnologist 3

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse, City of Auburn (NY, NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area is seeking an entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologist. The role involves preparing tissue samples, operating lab instruments, and ensuring specimen handling with precision. Candidates must hold a NYS license or limited permit and have the ability to distinguish colors for laboratory tests. Full-time employment in a crucial health care role provides an opportunity to impact patient diagnoses positively.

Qualifications

• Must have a NYS license/registration or limited permit.
• Able to distinguish colors for laboratory tests.
• Less than 2 years of clinical lab experience considered.
• Able to rotate through related lab areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare critical tissue samples for diagnoses.
• Operate advanced lab instruments and ensure specimen care.
• Support patient care testing and assist in digital scanning.
• Possibility to rotate through other lab areas and assist in digital scanning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color distinction for lab tests

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

NYS license/registration or limited permit as Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Experience as Histo Technician or Clinical Lab Technician

Tools

Histology instruments

Digital slide scanners

Job description

Job Summary

As a vital member of the laboratory team, you will primarily serve in Histology, playing a key role in uncovering the answers behind patient diagnoses. Your work will directly impact lives, whether you're preparing critical tissue samples, operating advanced lab instruments, or ensuring each specimen is handled with precision and care. You may also rotate through other lab areas, supporting essential patient care testing and assist in digital scanning as needed. From processing samples to maintaining quality control and upholding strict safety standards, your attention to detail and dedication to excellence will help drive accurate, life‑changing results every day.

Minimum Qualifications

NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histo Technician, Clinical lab Technician. Candidates with less than 2 years clinical lab experience, or with a NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician will be considered for appointment to a commensurate title and salary. Must be able to distinguish colors for the purposes of performing laboratory tests.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days: 7:30am-4:00pm.

Message to Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Location: Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area