Senior Histology Technologist — Onsite, Cambridge Contract

Beacon Hill; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Life Sciences is actively recruiting a Histotechnologist for a 6-month contract in Cambridge, MA. This 100% onsite role requires hands-on tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining in a hospital pathology environment.

Responsibilities include paraffin processing, microtomy, H&E staining, slide scanning, ELN documentation, and maintaining lab spaces and instruments. A biology degree with histology experience is required; ASCP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• 5+ years histology experience; hospital pathology lab experience preferred.
• Histology certification and/or ASCP certifications are preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gross, process, and embed tissues in paraffin.
• Cut sections by microtome or cryostat.
• Print cassettes and organize blocks.
• Perform H&E and other special staining.
• Scan slides.
• Record projects through ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook).
• Maintain lab areas and instruments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Beacon Hill Life Sciences is actively recruiting a Histotechnologist for a 6-month contract in Cambridge, MA. This 100% onsite role requires hands-on tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining in a hospital pathology environment.

Responsibilities include paraffin processing, microtomy, H&E staining, slide scanning, ELN documentation, and maintaining lab spaces and instruments. A biology degree with histology experience is required; ASCP certification preferred.