Histotechnologist: Evening Shift in Pathology Lab

University of Rochester; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Histology Technician to support the Surgical Pathology lab. You will perform grossing, embedding, staining, and quality control of tissue samples for histological diagnosis under lab leadership.

The role requires ensuring high-quality slides and may involve training other technologists and residents at UR labs locations. Applicants should have a histology/medical technology degree, at least one year of clinical lab experience, and licenses required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, histology, chemistry preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Histology or Medical Technology or related fields required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Experience as Histology Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross sections of human tissue for examination.
• Operates embedding, microtomy, and staining equipment to process tissues.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry as requested; manual staining may be required.
• Maintains equipment, performs quality control, and follows safety policies.
• Trains and mentors technologists, technicians, and residents.
• Examines slides to ensure quality and troubleshoots issues.
• Writes/updates procedures and may supervise competency assessment.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Histology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Histology or Medical Technology

1 year of clinical laboratory experience

Equivalent education/experience

Histology Technician experience preferred

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking a Histology Technician to support the Surgical Pathology lab. You will perform grossing, embedding, staining, and quality control of tissue samples for histological diagnosis under lab leadership.

The role requires ensuring high-quality slides and may involve training other technologists and residents at UR labs locations. Applicants should have a histology/medical technology degree, at least one year of clinical lab experience, and licenses required upon hire.