Histotechnologist: Tissue Processing & Staining Specialist

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC Histology department on the Main Campus Jackson is seeking a Histotechnologist to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue. The role may require call time at department's discretion.

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of histopathology experience is required. You will operate microtomes and cryostats, prepare routine and special stains, label slides for pathologists, and maintain accurate records while following safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with one year of histopathology experience.
• Ability to orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Strong written and verbal communication; accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin per standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to section tissue to exact measurements.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists; files slides.
• Performs equipment maintenance and quality control; ensures safety standards.

Skills

Tissue embedding

Microtome operation

Cryostat sectioning

Staining proficiency

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histology

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Staining equipment

Job description

UMMC Histology department on the Main Campus Jackson is seeking a Histotechnologist to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue. The role may require call time at department's discretion.

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of histopathology experience is required. You will operate microtomes and cryostats, prepare routine and special stains, label slides for pathologists, and maintain accurate records while following safety and infection-control standards.