Histology Technician

salary or pay range: $32.79 - $52.75 (budgeted department salary: step 1, $32.79 hourly – step 13, $41.58 hourly, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience)

please note: cahfs department is recruiting for one (1) sra 1 nex position or one (1) sra 2 nex position based on licensure (experience). Please submit application for the appropriate position based on licensure (experience). If you are also interested in the sra 1 level position - apply to job opening # 89149 by 10/12/2026 to be considered.

under general supervision, process, section and stain animal tissues for microscopic examination. Perform routine h&e, special and immunohistochemical (ihc) stains according to sops. Develop and/or evaluate stains with known measures and standards. Prepare histological samples for shipping. This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential.

• b.s. Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent work experience in histology including theory and application as it specifically pertains to diagnostic testing.
• experience in histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written sop protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor).
• knowledge of histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written sop protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor).
• familiarity with fixed animal tissues, including bone, eyes, skin, brain, etc. And knowledge to grossly identify processed tissue type to aid in the trimming and embedding processes.
• skills to judge the quality of staining procedures and determine the reasons for differences between a good quality slide vs. A poor-quality slide; investigate, troubleshoot, resolve and document actions related to assay failures and improvement of existing techniques.
• skills to operate biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ultracentrifuge, centrifuges, ultrasonicator, auto and manual pipettes, calculators, balances, and ph meter.
• knowledge to handle and dispose of waste solvents and biohazardous materials.
• skills in record management to perform computer data entry of workload and/or other information and to accurately file paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and microscope slides in alphanumeric order.

• ascp certified histotechnician or histotechnologist.
• knowledge of laboratory/university safety protocols and safe working practices, to include disposal of waste solvents and biohazardous materials.
• organizational skills to prioritize workload.
• excellent written, oral, interpersonal and customer service skills.

• 50% - histochemistry
• 30% - immunohistochemistry
• 10% - laboratory maintenance & quality program

• this is a critical position, as defined by uc policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment