Histotechnologist - Pharma Services | Growth & Benefits

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnologist for its Pharma Services department in Aliso Viejo, CA.

The role focuses on precise histology techniques, including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistry, under general supervision. The candidate will handle accessioning, labeling, slide preparation, and equipment maintenance, while contributing to a high-quality pathology workflow and diagnostic support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.

Responsibilities

• Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
• Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax.
• Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs filing of blocks and slides.
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, including equipment maintenance/certification as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses

Job description

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnologist for its Pharma Services department in Aliso Viejo, CA.

The role focuses on precise histology techniques, including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistry, under general supervision. The candidate will handle accessioning, labeling, slide preparation, and equipment maintenance, while contributing to a high-quality pathology workflow and diagnostic support.