Histotechnologist — Onsite Tissue Processing Expert

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis. You will process, embed, and section tissues, maintain a control library, and perform routine staining while adhering to safety and quality protocols.

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required; ASCP credentials are preferred. The role is onsite in Boston, supporting patient care in a busy laboratory environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcification, processing, embedding, and routine staining.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Clinical or histology experience 0-1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, and sections tissue for slides.
• Embeds control tissue and cuts control slides to maintain a control library.
• Performs preventative maintenance and quality control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes, cleaning processors, and changing staining solutions.
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Skills

Histotechnique basics

Fixation

Decalcification

Processing

Embedding

Staining

PPE safety

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis. You will process, embed, and section tissues, maintain a control library, and perform routine staining while adhering to safety and quality protocols.

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required; ASCP credentials are preferred. The role is onsite in Boston, supporting patient care in a busy laboratory environment with opportunities for professional growth.