Histotechnologist: Tissue Processing & Stains Expert

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People in Jackson, MS seeks a histology technician to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue for diagnostic pathology. The role may require call as discretion of the department.

The ideal candidate will orient and embed tissue in paraffin, use microtome/cryostat for precise sectioning, perform routine and special stains, and prepare slides for pathologists while maintaining accurate records and complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in histopathology with relevant training or certification.
• Experience in embedding, sectioning, and staining methods.
• Good written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin following standard methods.
• Cuts tissue precisely using a microtome or cryostat.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists and files slides.
• Performs and documents equipment maintenance and QC.
• Adheres to safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Skills

Tissue embedding

Microtomy

Staining techniques

Tissue processing

Record keeping

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histopathology

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People in Jackson, MS seeks a histology technician to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue for diagnostic pathology. The role may require call as discretion of the department.

The ideal candidate will orient and embed tissue in paraffin, use microtome/cryostat for precise sectioning, perform routine and special stains, and prepare slides for pathologists while maintaining accurate records and complying with safety standards.