Histotechnician

Role: Histotechnician responsible for processing human tissue and fluid specimens, producing histopathological slides, and performing immunohistochemical and special staining procedures in a clinical lab setting. Responsibilities include embedding, sectioning, staining, maintaining equipment, documenting quality control, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting to support patient care. Requirements: Associate's degree in Histology or related sciences with relevant lab experience, or completion of a Histology certification program; proficiency with lab instruments, computer systems, and quality procedures; ability to handle specimen embedding, work independently, and pass a color blindness test. Preferred: 3+ months of histology and immunohistochemistry experience, and certifications like ASCP. High-value specifics: clinical histology focus, immunohistochemistry, high-volume lab environment, steady evening shift (3:30pm–12am) with 10% shift differential, Durham, NC location, with flexibility for overtime or shift changes.