Sr. Histotechnician/Histotechnician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Retention bonus $10,000 after 3 years

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Histotechnician or Senior Histotechnician for the afternoon shift (1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays in a pediatric-focused lab. The role offers career growth, training, and work with advanced technologies within a collaborative team.

Compensation starts at $24.36 per hour, with sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 plus an additional $10,000 after three years. Responsibilities include processing tissue specimens, performing stains, conducting quality checks, and

Qualifications

• HT (ASCP) certification required or equivalent.
• Relevant education or training in histotechnology.
• Clearances as required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue specimens and prepare slides for analysis.
• Perform histochemical and special stains as needed.
• Conduct quality checks and validations of procedures.
• Provide technical leadership to the histology team.

Skills

Diversity

Hospital

Pediatrics

Quality Metrics

Sample/Specimen Processing

Standards of Care

Technical Leadership

Education

HT (ASCP) certification

Job description

Join a leading pediatric hospital as a Histotechnician or Senior Histotechnician on the afternoon shift (1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), with rotating weekends and holidays. This role offers opportunities for career growth, training, and working with advanced technologies within a collaborative team. Compensation starts at $24.36/hr, with sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 plus an additional $10,000 after three years. Responsibilities include processing tissue specimens, performing stains, quality checks, and providing technical leadership. Requirements vary by level, including relevant education, experience, certification (HT (ASCP)), and clearances. The position emphasizes professional development, quality standards, and contributing to pediatric care excellence. UPMC is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

Skills:

• Diversity
• Hospital
• Pediatrics
• Quality Metrics
• Sample/Specimen Processing
• Standards of Care
• Technical Leadership

About the Company:

UPMC