Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology & IHC

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking a detail-oriented Histotechnologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. You will prepare tissue specimens, perform embedding, microtomy, H&E and IHC stains, and ensure high-quality slides for diagnostic review.

The role requires safe lab practices, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with QA compliance. On-site schedule, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent training in life sciences with clinical lab exposure.
• Knowledge of histology workflows including processing, embedding, and microtomy.
• Ability to work safely with specimens and chemicals; attention to detail.
• Experience with LIS and data entry in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, special stains, and IHC.
• Process and evaluate surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy specimens.
• Cut paraffin blocks at 5-6 microns with a microtome; maintain productivity.
• Embed specimens with high-quality block creation; target ~30 blocks/hour.
• Conduct QC on reagents, stains, tissue preps and equipment.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Use LIS for tracking, data entry, and documentation; monitor equipment.
• Prepare tissue processors for overnight processing and monitor performance.
• Handle infectious specimens and chemicals per Universal Precautions.
• Maintain records and ensure regulatory/QA compliance.

Skills

Histology procedures

Quality control

Immunohistochemistry

Tissue processing

LIS data entry

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physical Science

90 semester hours meeting federal clinical lab standards

HT (ASCP) Certification (preferred)

Tools

LIS software

Microtomes

Embedding stations

Staining instruments

Job description

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking a detail-oriented Histotechnologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. You will prepare tissue specimens, perform embedding, microtomy, H&E and IHC stains, and ensure high-quality slides for diagnostic review.

The role requires safe lab practices, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with QA compliance. On-site schedule, with competitive compensation.