Histotechnologist: Tissue Processing & Stains Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Histotechnologist for the Histology department at the Main Campus Jackson. The role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue with microtome and cryostat, including routine and special stains to support pathology.

Education requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with one year of histopathology experience, plus strong communication and accurate record-keeping to ensure quality and safety in a busy

Qualifications

• Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Understanding of tissue processing and safety.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin per standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to perform microtome on tissue specimens.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists.
• Files slides and documents quality control measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Histology/related field

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Histotechnologist for the Histology department at the Main Campus Jackson. The role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue with microtome and cryostat, including routine and special stains to support pathology.

Education requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with one year of histopathology experience, plus strong communication and accurate record-keeping to ensure quality and safety in a busy