Histology Technician II - Dermatology

Position Summary

Prepares, processes, cuts and stains histology sections to be diagnosed by a Pathologist or investigator.

40 hours per week

• Prepares histology sections by processing tissue and embedding, cutting, and staining prepared sections.
• Performs special techniques such as immunohistochemical techniques and stains and cutting of frozen tissue.
• Prepares and changes solutions and reagents.
• Performs general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains supply and chemical inventories.
• Cleans and prepares staining set and conducts quality control.
• Performs record keeping and clerical support functions.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Lab/research equipment.

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Histology Technician (1 Year)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Equivalent of two years college education in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification.

C08-H

$20.57 – $30.84 per hour

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined‑contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7 %.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Adult care is also supported.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100 % at WashU and 40 % elsewhere after seven years with us.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314‑935‑1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position, including a criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations, and/or governmental registry checks as applicable. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.