Histotechnologist II: Precision Embedding & Staining

University of California- Davis Health; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Histotechnologist for our Histology Laboratory. The role covers embedding, cutting tissue sections, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains to support pathologist diagnosis.

Responsibilities include slide preparation, LIS/HIS protocol adherence, and maintaining equipment. This is a 20% per diem, on-site position with potential for additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience embedding fresh and fixed tissues for microtomy sections.
• Experience sectioning paraffin embedded and fresh tissues to 1 micron on microtome.
• Experience preparing molar solutions correcting for pH and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience cutting paraffin embedded and fresh tissue blocks at 1–10 microns.

Responsibilities

• 60% Embedding and Cutting.
• 30% Staining.
• 5% Laboratory Maintenance.
• 5% Other Duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Ability to prioritize work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS/HIS

Job description

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Histotechnologist for our Histology Laboratory. The role covers embedding, cutting tissue sections, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains to support pathologist diagnosis.

Responsibilities include slide preparation, LIS/HIS protocol adherence, and maintaining equipment. This is a 20% per diem, on-site position with potential for additional duties as needed.