Pathology Technician Jobs
Pathology Technician jobs are open across hospital systems, clinical laboratories, research institutions, and forensic settings, from entry-level histology and cytology roles to senior-level positions specializing in necropsy, immunohistochemistry, or anatomical pathology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Join the team at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a full-time Surgical Pathology Technician and play a vital, hands-on role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This daylight shift position runs Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts starting between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., plus rotating weekend coverage (on-site Saturdays and on-call Sundays) with no holiday requirement. Coverage rotates across UPMC’s urban campuses, including UPMC Shadyside, Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Mercy.
In this unique role, you’ll work closely with pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the anatomic pathology lab and autopsy suite—performing OR specimen pick-ups, managing cases in the laboratory information system, transferring and preparing tissue/biopsy specimens, and assisting with adult autopsies. Responsibilities also include diener coverage, supporting autopsy procedures, coordinating with funeral homes and decedents’ families, maintaining the morgue, and helping train pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students. You’ll join a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians in a supportive department culture ideal for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a non-patient-facing clinical environment.
Documents to Upload at Time of Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name
Responsibilities:
- Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.
- Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.
- Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.
- File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.
- Maintain record logs for the equipment.
- Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.
- Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.
- Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.
- Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.
- Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.
- Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.
- Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
- Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.
- Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
- Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.
- Receive and accession specimens in LIS.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.
- This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Join the team at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a full-time Surgical Pathology Technician and play a vital, hands-on role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This daylight shift position runs Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts starting between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., plus rotating weekend coverage (on-site Saturdays and on-call Sundays) with no holiday requirement. Coverage rotates across UPMC’s urban campuses, including UPMC Shadyside, Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Mercy.
In this unique role, you’ll work closely with pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the anatomic pathology lab and autopsy suite—performing OR specimen pick-ups, managing cases in the laboratory information system, transferring and preparing tissue/biopsy specimens, and assisting with adult autopsies. Responsibilities also include diener coverage, supporting autopsy procedures, coordinating with funeral homes and decedents’ families, maintaining the morgue, and helping train pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students. You’ll join a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians in a supportive department culture ideal for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a non-patient-facing clinical environment.
Documents to Upload at Time of Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name
Responsibilities:
- Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.
- Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.
- Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.
- File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.
- Maintain record logs for the equipment.
- Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.
- Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.
- Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.
- Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.
- Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.
- Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.
- Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
- Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.
- Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
- Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.
- Receive and accession specimens in LIS.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.
- This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc7
- UPMC3
- Beth Israel Lahey Health2
- Fairview Health Services2
- Sanford Bismarck2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services29
- Education4
- Insurance3
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathology technician jobs.
- Associate degree or higher in histotechnology, biology, or a related laboratory science field
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Proficiency in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and routine H&E staining
- Experience operating cryostats, automated tissue processors, and staining platforms
- Knowledge of special stains, immunohistochemistry protocols, and laboratory safety standards
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and chain-of-custody documentation procedures
Tips for Your Pathology Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the specimen type
Hiring managers scan for the specific tissue types and staining techniques you've handled, not just your job title. Call out whether your experience is in surgical pathology, cytology, or autopsy work so your resume matches the role's caseload immediately.
List your certifications prominently at the top
HT (ASCP) and HTL (ASCP) certifications are gatekeepers in most hospital postings. Put them in your header or a dedicated credentials line, not buried in a timeline, so recruiters don't have to hunt for compliance before reading further.
Filter openings by laboratory setting, not just title
The day-to-day work varies sharply between a community hospital, a reference lab, and a research pathology department. Reading the lab setting in each posting helps you avoid roles where your specimen experience won't transfer and your application is unlikely to move forward.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pathology technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare concrete examples of your embedding work
Interview panels for pathology technician roles almost always probe your tissue processing technique, particularly embedding orientation and sectioning consistency. Rehearse a specific example that describes the tissue type, the challenge you encountered, and the fix you applied.
Address gaps in turnaround time during negotiations
Pathology departments operate under strict TAT requirements, so when negotiating schedule or workload, frame your ask around your ability to maintain those targets. Tying your request to lab throughput shows you understand operational priorities and strengthens your position.
Pathology Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pathology technicians?
The companies hiring the most pathology technicians right now include Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, UPMC, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Reference labs and large academic medical centers consistently post the highest volume of open roles.
How many pathology technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of pathology technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most histology and anatomical work. Administrative, quality assurance, and laboratory consulting roles within pathology are the sub-areas where remote arrangements appear most frequently.
How do you become a pathology technician?
You start by completing an accredited histotechnology or medical laboratory science program, typically an associate or bachelor's degree. After graduation, most employers require or strongly prefer HT (ASCP) certification, which you earn by passing a national exam. Clinical externship experience completed during your program counts toward the eligibility hours most certification bodies require before you can sit for the exam.
Can you get a pathology technician job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level pathology technician roles exist, but they almost always require completion of an accredited program with a clinical rotation in a histology or anatomical pathology lab. Externship hours, even unpaid, are treated as real work experience by most hiring managers. Highlighting your exposure to specific tissue types, staining methods, or lab information systems from your training sharpens an otherwise thin resume considerably.
What does the pathology technician interview process look like?
Most pathology technician interviews begin with a phone screen from HR to confirm credentials and availability, followed by a panel interview with the lab supervisor and one or two senior technicians. Expect hands-on or scenario-based questions about tissue processing, embedding technique, and troubleshooting section artifacts. Some hospitals add a practical skills assessment or a brief tour of the lab before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to pathology technician jobs?
You can find and apply to pathology technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and certifications, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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