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Histology Technician roles at hospital pathology labs, academic medical centers, and reference laboratories can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, and your HT or HTL certification from ASCP strengthens the sponsorship case significantly.
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Location: Mattawan, MI, US
Shift: 2nd
Job Type: Full time
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technician 1 – Histology for our 2nd Shift Pathology Services Team in Mattawan MI.
A Technician 1 – Histology is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to conduct a study, which may include handling tissues and organs, trimming tissues, embedding, measuring organ weights; microtomy, slide preparation, staining; inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.
The pay for this position is $20/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Shift hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Job Description
Performs aspects of tissue processing (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing), and aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.). Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventative maintenance. Embeds and/or re-embeds processed tissue in paraffin. Performs post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols. May prepare and organize written data, printouts, and other documents for pathologist review.
- Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
- Train in on-boarding skills which may include handling tissues and organs, trimming tissues, embedding, measuring organ weights; microtomy, slide preparation, staining; inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
- Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
- Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
- Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
- Learn and know anatomic terms.
- Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
- Experience: No previous experience required.
- Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Req ID #: 234245
Location: Mattawan, MI, US
Shift: 2nd
Job Type: Full time
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technician 1 – Histology for our 2nd Shift Pathology Services Team in Mattawan MI.
A Technician 1 – Histology is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to conduct a study, which may include handling tissues and organs, trimming tissues, embedding, measuring organ weights; microtomy, slide preparation, staining; inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.
The pay for this position is $20/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Shift hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Job Description
Performs aspects of tissue processing (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing), and aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.). Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventative maintenance. Embeds and/or re-embeds processed tissue in paraffin. Performs post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols. May prepare and organize written data, printouts, and other documents for pathologist review.
- Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
- Train in on-boarding skills which may include handling tissues and organs, trimming tissues, embedding, measuring organ weights; microtomy, slide preparation, staining; inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
- Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
- Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
- Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
- Learn and know anatomic terms.
- Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
- Experience: No previous experience required.
- Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Histology Technician
Verify your ASCP certification before applying
PERM labor certification requires your credentials to match the job requirements exactly. Having your HT or HTL certification from ASCP documented and current before your employer files prevents delays during DOL review.
Target academic medical centers and reference labs
Large hospital networks affiliated with universities and national reference laboratories process high volumes of histology cases and have established HR processes for PERM sponsorship, making them far more likely to absorb the cost and timeline than small independent labs.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by histology or pathology support roles and green card sponsorship to surface employers actively filing EB-3 petitions. This saves you from applying to labs that have no PERM history and won't sponsor.
Understand EB-3 versus EB-2 for your credentials
Most Histology Technician roles are classified under EB-3 skilled worker because the position typically requires an associate degree plus certification. If you hold a bachelor's degree in a biological science with supervisory experience, discuss EB-2 eligibility with your employer's immigration attorney.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, USCIS allows you to file your adjustment of status concurrently, cutting your wait for work authorization. Confirm your country of birth and the Visa Bulletin dates with the employer before accepting an offer.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search yourself lets you negotiate a salary that satisfies the prevailing wage floor without surprises after the offer is signed.
Green Card Histology Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Histology Technician role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Histology Technician positions typically qualify under EB-3 skilled worker because they require specialized training, an associate degree or higher, and ASCP certification. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits an I-140 petition with USCIS before you apply for adjustment of status.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree, and it is subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval for most countries.
Which employers sponsor Histology Technician green cards most often?
Academic medical centers, large hospital pathology departments, and national reference laboratories are the most consistent EB-3 sponsors for histology roles. These organizations have immigration counsel on retainer and enough case volume to justify the PERM process. Smaller independent labs and physician-owned practices rarely sponsor because of cost and administrative complexity.
How can I find Histology Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship, so you're only seeing roles where employers are actively willing to file PERM. Searching by role and filtering for EB-3 sponsorship history removes the guesswork of cold-applying to labs with no immigration infrastructure.
Does my ASCP certification affect my PERM application?
Your ASCP HT or HTL certification is directly tied to the job requirements your employer lists in the PERM application. If the position requires certification and you hold it, DOL's review of your credentials is straightforward. If your certification is expired or pending renewal, resolve that before your employer files because credential mismatches can trigger audits or delays.