Mohs Lab Technician: Precision Tissue Processing & Staining

Forefront Dermatology; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology seeks a Mohs Technician to process, embed, cut and stain tissue specimens for Mohs surgery, ensuring rapid, high-quality slide preparation and accurate diagnosis. This role supports lab organization and equipment maintenance across Naperville and nearby sites.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with strong communication and multi-tasking abilities, capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting while maintaining confidentiality and QA/QC compliance.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong attention to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity and confidentiality with sensitive data.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; adaptable to new software.
• Collaborates effectively with staff and leadership.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains high professional standards and learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare frozen tissue specimens, embed, cut and stain slides per Mohs protocols.
• Accession, label, file slides for patient records and retention.
• Ensure slides meet quality standards for histologic evaluation.
• Maintain lab equipment and environment, including cryostats and microtomes.
• Prepare reagents and testing materials, following QA/QC protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues impacting slide quality and diagnostics.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and documentation of SOPs/QA/QC logs.
• May room patients and document vital information prior to exams.
• May scribe information for the clinician and complete compliance training.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Integrity and confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Learning new software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or related science courses

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forefront Dermatology seeks a Mohs Technician to process, embed, cut and stain tissue specimens for Mohs surgery, ensuring rapid, high-quality slide preparation and accurate diagnosis. This role supports lab organization and equipment maintenance across Naperville and nearby sites.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with strong communication and multi-tasking abilities, capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting while maintaining confidentiality and QA/QC compliance.