Histotechnologist I — Build Your Career in Tissue Tech

Quest Diagnostics; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Histotechnologist I in Tampa, FL, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with rotational weekends. Pay range starts at $28.05 per hour, with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include preparing slides for pathology evaluation, embedding tissue in paraffin, performing microtomy, and staining. Candidates should have an AA/AS degree and HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification. Team culture emphasizes quality and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 1–3 years experience as a Histotechnician.
• Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of tissue samples.
• Process paperwork for accessioning and reporting.
• Embed tissue in paraffin and perform microtomy.
• Perform staining (Hematoxylin & Eosin) and cover slipping.
• May perform IHC testing and prepare reagents for procedures.
• Maintain equipment and document quality control activities.
• Comply with CLIA and CAP regulations.

Skills

Histotechnician

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Documentation

Education

AA or AS degree

Tools

Paraffin embedding

H&E staining

Microtomy

Job description

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Histotechnologist I in Tampa, FL, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with rotational weekends. Pay range starts at $28.05 per hour, with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include preparing slides for pathology evaluation, embedding tissue in paraffin, performing microtomy, and staining. Candidates should have an AA/AS degree and HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification. Team culture emphasizes quality and safety compliance.