Histotechnologist — Tissue Prep & Stain Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Histology Technician to process and embed tissue, cut blocks, and perform staining with attention to quality and safety standards.

You will maintain slides, reagents, and equipment, support inter-shift coverage, and ensure accurate patient identification throughout the workflow. The role requires ASCP-eligible or ASCP-registered candidates and strong computer skills with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in a NAACLS-accredited histology technician program or a two-year associate of science degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 60 semester hours including 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter-hours) of chemistry and biology, plus a year of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare clinic or completion of a histology program certificate with 1-year applicable experience or 2 or more years applicable histology experience.
• License ASCP Registered preferred and Registration Histotechnologist Certification preferred, and Successful completion of Histotechnology program preferred.
• Strong computer skills: Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.

Responsibilities

• Processes and embeds tissue in paraffin and cuts paraffin blocks using microtomes at the correct setting determined for individual tissue types.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, and stains prepared tissue (including frozen slides and cytology Cytospin preparations) by using routine and special staining processes. Coverslips and evaluates microscopically the quality of stains and sections.
• Maintains equipment for proper functioning and supply inventories. Maintains supplies and ensures a clean work environment according to the hospital's standard and approved protocols.
• Participates in inter-shift coverage for time off, emergencies and holidays.
• Prepares slides and blocks maintaining patient identification according to lab practices.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Computer skills

Education

AS degree in Histology or 60-credit biology/chemistry plus clinical histology experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Histology Technician to process and embed tissue, cut blocks, and perform staining with attention to quality and safety standards.

You will maintain slides, reagents, and equipment, support inter-shift coverage, and ensure accurate patient identification throughout the workflow. The role requires ASCP-eligible or ASCP-registered candidates and strong computer skills with MS Office.