Histology Technician or Histotechnologist - HT​/HTL Students

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• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

This position is only available to those currently in the HT/HTL program through the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS).

Mayo Clinic is seeking Histology Technicians and Histotechnologists (HT/HTL) to join a dynamic and collaborative team within Anatomic Pathology. Opportunities are available across multiple specialized laboratory areas, including:

• Histology
• Frozen Section/Surgical Pathology
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Renal Pathology

As an HT/HTL, you will play a critical role in preparing high‑quality slides for pathologist review. Responsibilities may include embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, special staining, immunohistochemical techniques, and handling of fresh and complex specimens. The work requires attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to quality and patient care.

• Support training and onboarding of students and new employees.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and team‑oriented work environment.
• Adapt to the unique demands and workflows of different subspecialty laboratories.

• Specimen accessioning and identification
• Specimen processing and embedding
• Microtomy techniques, including:
  • Paraffin
  • Frozen (cryotomy)
  • Plastic sections
• Routine Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining
• Special stains
• Immunofluorescence
• Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining
• In situ hybridization
• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• These positions are ineligible for visa sponsorship. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

Additional qualifications and program requirements are listed below.

• Associate degree required.
• Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following:
  • Minimum 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
  • 6 credit hours in chemistry.
  • 6 credit hours in biology.
• ASCP certification required by start date.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• ASCP certification required by start date.

• Graduate of an NAACLS accredited program preferred.
• Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off‑shifts, holidays, on‑call, and weekend work assignments.
• Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, must demonstrate ongoing maintenance of certification.

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• Non‑DLMP internal applicants in current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• International transcript must have a detailed equivalency evaluation showing US‑equivalent degree from an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE.

Nonexempt

Pay range for Histology Technician: $26.52 – $39.32 per hour.
Pay range for Histotechnologist: $32.43 – $48.66 per hour.

Yes

Full Time
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Schedule Details:
Varies
Weekend

Schedule:

Varies
International Assignment:
No

Mayo Clinic locations include Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona;
Jacksonville, Florida;
Rochester, Minnesota;
Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout the Midwest; and international sites. Each campus offers a unique environment where employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide required information for work authorization verification.

Jenny Lane