Histotechnician Jobs
Histotechnician jobs are open across hospitals, commercial reference labs, academic medical centers, and research institutions, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in immunohistochemistry, frozen section processing, and special staining. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday - Friday
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Department: Immunohistochemistry - 362
Primary Purpose:
The Histotechnician Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently to further gain ASCP certification within one year. The trainee provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the histology laboratory. Works under the direction of a Technical Specialist (minimum certification—HT ASCP) or anatomic pathologist. Duties include performance of all aspects of a technical nature in the histology lab for which documented training and competency has been established.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs selected moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes under appropriate direction. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and /or techniques for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOP’s).
Performs analytical and decision-making functions with direct supervision.
Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected or implausible results, errors, and problems with patient tests. Refers resolution to a Workflow Coordinator, Laboratory supervisor, and/or pathologist.
Operates and ensures proper functioning of selected histology instruments and equipment.
Performs and documents quality control. Refers QC results which fail lab criteria to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor for resolution.
Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Collects samples if required by laboratory section.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, enters, and verifies data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information. Meets lab section turnaround times.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures.
Answers telephone calls in a timely and courteous manner. Provides results available in the computer as requested to physicians, nurses, and laboratorians. Refers problems to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
Maintains clean and orderly work area. Cleans bench surfaces and equipment each shift or other contamination or spills. Documents as required.
Stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
As assigned, assists in the training of new employees, technicians, and Workflow Coordinator.
May assist in data collection for QA indicators.
Performs assessment of peers performing non-waived testing as a Qualified Observer after two years’ experience.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish color.
Experience
Required- Educationally eligible for HT (ASCP) Certification: At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry, or Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry
- After hire, must work for one year under the direction of a certified histotechnician or histotechnologist
Education
Required- High School Diploma or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Histotechnician
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday - Friday
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Department: Immunohistochemistry - 362
Primary Purpose:
The Histotechnician Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently to further gain ASCP certification within one year. The trainee provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the histology laboratory. Works under the direction of a Technical Specialist (minimum certification—HT ASCP) or anatomic pathologist. Duties include performance of all aspects of a technical nature in the histology lab for which documented training and competency has been established.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs selected moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes under appropriate direction. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and /or techniques for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOP’s).
Performs analytical and decision-making functions with direct supervision.
Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected or implausible results, errors, and problems with patient tests. Refers resolution to a Workflow Coordinator, Laboratory supervisor, and/or pathologist.
Operates and ensures proper functioning of selected histology instruments and equipment.
Performs and documents quality control. Refers QC results which fail lab criteria to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor for resolution.
Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Collects samples if required by laboratory section.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, enters, and verifies data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information. Meets lab section turnaround times.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures.
Answers telephone calls in a timely and courteous manner. Provides results available in the computer as requested to physicians, nurses, and laboratorians. Refers problems to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
Maintains clean and orderly work area. Cleans bench surfaces and equipment each shift or other contamination or spills. Documents as required.
Stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
As assigned, assists in the training of new employees, technicians, and Workflow Coordinator.
May assist in data collection for QA indicators.
Performs assessment of peers performing non-waived testing as a Qualified Observer after two years’ experience.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish color.
Experience
Required- Educationally eligible for HT (ASCP) Certification: At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry, or Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry
- After hire, must work for one year under the direction of a certified histotechnician or histotechnologist
Education
Required- High School Diploma or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Histotechnician
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in histotechnician jobs.
- ASCP certification as HT or HTL required or preferred
- Proficiency with automated tissue processors and rotary microtomes
- Experience performing hematoxylin and eosin staining and special stains
- Familiarity with immunohistochemistry protocols and staining platforms
- Knowledge of CAP accreditation standards and laboratory quality control procedures
- Associate or bachelor's degree in histotechnology or a related biological science
Tips for Your Histotechnician Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab-specific workflows
Hiring managers scan for named techniques and equipment, not generic lab experience. List the exact tissue processors, microtomes, and staining platforms you've operated, and call out any high-volume or specialized case types you've handled, such as bone decalcification or electron microscopy prep.
Lead with your HT or HTL certification
ASCP certification separates your application before a recruiter reads a single bullet point. Place your HT or HTL credential directly after your name in the header, not buried in a separate section, so it's visible at a glance on any applicant tracking system.
Target openings that match your CAP or CLIA exposure
Many postings specify regulatory environment experience. If you've worked in a CAP-accredited or CLIA-certified lab, say so explicitly in your resume summary. Facilities running accreditation cycles prioritize candidates who already understand quality documentation and proficiency testing requirements.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists histotechnician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Applying early matters most for high-volume hospital systems, where positions fill quickly once posted.
Prepare a frozen section walk-through for interviews
Interviewers at surgical pathology-heavy facilities almost always probe your intraoperative frozen section workflow. Practice describing your cryostat technique, turnaround time expectations, and how you handle artifact management under time pressure before you walk into any on-site interview.
Negotiate shift differential before accepting any offer
Histotechnician roles frequently include evening, overnight, or weekend rotations with differential pay built into the compensation structure. Ask during the offer stage which shifts the role covers, what the differential rate is, and whether that differential is included in the posted range or added on top.
Histotechnician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most histotechnicians?
The most active employers for histotechnicians right now are Labcorp, Novant Health, and Hartford HealthCare, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large health systems and national reference laboratories tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many histotechnician jobs are remote?
About 7% of histotechnician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most laboratory bench work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are digital pathology quality review, image analysis, and laboratory information system coordination roles that don't require physical specimen handling.
How do you become a histotechnician?
You typically complete an accredited histotechnology program or earn a relevant science degree, then gain hands-on laboratory experience in tissue processing, microtomy, and staining. After meeting eligibility requirements, you sit for the ASCP Board of Certification HT exam. Many employers require certification before hire, while others allow candidates to sit for the exam within a set period after starting.
Can you get hired as a histotechnician with little or no experience?
Yes, some hospital and reference lab positions are structured for new graduates or candidates completing their training externship. Highlighting any coursework-based practicum hours, volunteer lab work, or histology-adjacent experience such as phlebotomy or cytology assisting strengthens an entry-level application. Targeting facilities with formal new-grad orientation tracks improves your odds of getting an interview without prior paid experience.
What does the histotechnician interview process look like?
Most histotechnician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on certification status and availability. An on-site interview follows, often including a practical skills assessment where you may be asked to demonstrate microtomy technique or describe your staining troubleshooting process. Some facilities also conduct a lab tour and introduce you to the pathology team before making a hiring decision.
Where can I find and apply to histotechnician jobs?
You can find and apply to histotechnician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background. New positions are added regularly, so checking back often helps you catch openings as soon as they're posted.
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