Pathology Technician Jobs
Pathology Technician jobs are open across hospitals, reference laboratories, academic medical centers, and outpatient clinics, at every level from entry-level grossing technician to senior and supervisory, with specializations in histotechnology, cytotechnology, and autopsy assistance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- 45002490
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- SVP Health Sciences SML
- Research
- Wage (Hourly)
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Pathology
Department Summary: The mission of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Pathology is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services that support the patient care, education, and research missions of the VCU Health System and School of Medicine.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part-time Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing research projects investigating the use of small molecules as therapeutics and chemical tools to understand disease-relevant biology. Current research in the laboratory includes the development of novel therapeutics for substance use disorders and overdose, safer opioid and non-opioid approaches to pain, and mechanism-driven therapeutic strategies in cancer.
The Laboratory Research Technician will assist the Principal Investigator and other laboratory members with routine laboratory operations and the execution of research experiments. The successful candidate will receive training in techniques relevant to ongoing projects, including multistep organic synthesis, mammalian cell culture, biochemical and cellular assays, and in vivo studies involving mice.
Prior laboratory research experience is not required. This position is well suited for an individual interested in gaining hands-on biomedical research experience and developing research skills in a multidisciplinary research environment.
This is a part-time position, anticipated at approximately 29 hours per week.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory members.
- Perform routine mammalian cell culture and assist with cellular and biochemical experiments relevant to ongoing research projects following appropriate training.
- Assist with in vivo studies involving mice following completion of required institutional and laboratory training.
- Assist with chemical synthesis and related laboratory procedures, as appropriate to ongoing research projects and following appropriate training.
- Prepare buffers, solutions, reagents, and other materials needed for laboratory experiments.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and document experimental procedures and results.
- Assist with the organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment; monitor laboratory inventory; and assist with ordering and receiving supplies.
- Participate in research meetings and communicate experimental progress with the Principal Investigator and other laboratory members.
- Perform other research-related duties as needed to support ongoing laboratory projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant training.
- Interest in biomedical research and willingness to learn new laboratory techniques.
- Ability to carefully follow written and verbal experimental procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data organization.
- Ability to work independently after appropriate training as well as collaboratively as part of a research team.
- Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to careful and consistent laboratory work.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or additional coursework in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- Previous exposure to a research laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with mammalian cell culture or basic cellular and biochemical laboratory techniques including molecular biology or biochemical techniques.
- Previous experience working with laboratory animals, particularly mice.
- Interest in developing technical expertise in cell culture, cellular and biochemical assays, pharmacology, and in vivo research.
Salary Range: $20 - $25 p/hour
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 29
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Contact Information:
Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org
- 45002490
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- SVP Health Sciences SML
- Research
- Wage (Hourly)
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Pathology
Department Summary: The mission of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Pathology is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services that support the patient care, education, and research missions of the VCU Health System and School of Medicine.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part-time Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing research projects investigating the use of small molecules as therapeutics and chemical tools to understand disease-relevant biology. Current research in the laboratory includes the development of novel therapeutics for substance use disorders and overdose, safer opioid and non-opioid approaches to pain, and mechanism-driven therapeutic strategies in cancer.
The Laboratory Research Technician will assist the Principal Investigator and other laboratory members with routine laboratory operations and the execution of research experiments. The successful candidate will receive training in techniques relevant to ongoing projects, including multistep organic synthesis, mammalian cell culture, biochemical and cellular assays, and in vivo studies involving mice.
Prior laboratory research experience is not required. This position is well suited for an individual interested in gaining hands-on biomedical research experience and developing research skills in a multidisciplinary research environment.
This is a part-time position, anticipated at approximately 29 hours per week.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory members.
- Perform routine mammalian cell culture and assist with cellular and biochemical experiments relevant to ongoing research projects following appropriate training.
- Assist with in vivo studies involving mice following completion of required institutional and laboratory training.
- Assist with chemical synthesis and related laboratory procedures, as appropriate to ongoing research projects and following appropriate training.
- Prepare buffers, solutions, reagents, and other materials needed for laboratory experiments.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and document experimental procedures and results.
- Assist with the organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment; monitor laboratory inventory; and assist with ordering and receiving supplies.
- Participate in research meetings and communicate experimental progress with the Principal Investigator and other laboratory members.
- Perform other research-related duties as needed to support ongoing laboratory projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant training.
- Interest in biomedical research and willingness to learn new laboratory techniques.
- Ability to carefully follow written and verbal experimental procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data organization.
- Ability to work independently after appropriate training as well as collaboratively as part of a research team.
- Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to careful and consistent laboratory work.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or additional coursework in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- Previous exposure to a research laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with mammalian cell culture or basic cellular and biochemical laboratory techniques including molecular biology or biochemical techniques.
- Previous experience working with laboratory animals, particularly mice.
- Interest in developing technical expertise in cell culture, cellular and biochemical assays, pharmacology, and in vivo research.
Salary Range: $20 - $25 p/hour
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 29
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Contact Information:
Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathology technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in histotechnology, biology, or a related life science field
- HT or HTL certification through ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) preferred or required
- Proficiency with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and routine H&E staining techniques
- Experience with laboratory information systems for specimen tracking and result documentation
- Knowledge of safety protocols for formalin handling, sharps disposal, and chemical hygiene plans
- Familiarity with immunohistochemistry, special stains, or frozen section procedures
Tips for Your Pathology Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to specimen types
List the specific tissue types and specimen volumes you've processed, such as surgical biopsies, frozen sections, or autopsy specimens. Hiring managers in pathology departments scan for hands-on familiarity with their caseload, not just general lab experience.
Highlight your certifications front and center
Place HT, HTL, or CT credentials from ASCP directly below your name on your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter candidates by certification code before a human ever reads the document, so burying credentials in a summary paragraph costs you interviews.
Filter openings by laboratory accreditation type
CAP-accredited labs and Joint Commission-certified facilities often have stricter competency and documentation requirements than non-accredited sites. Target roles at accredited institutions if you want structured training, clearer advancement pathways, and stronger malpractice protections for your work.
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 protocol-specific answers for interviews
Interviewers at hospital labs frequently ask how you handle discrepancies between gross description and final diagnosis, or how you manage a backlog during high-volume surgical days. Rehearse concrete examples from your own casework rather than describing general procedures.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Many pathology departments run evening, overnight, or on-call shifts for urgent frozen sections and autopsies. Ask about differential rates and on-call frequency during the offer stage, since these can meaningfully change your total compensation compared to a straight day-shift position.
Pathology Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pathology technicians?
The most active employers for pathology technicians right now are UAB Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Atrium Health, and the most openings are in Alabama, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large health systems and national reference laboratory networks tend to post the highest volume of openings on an ongoing basis.
How many pathology technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of pathology technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most hands-on specimen work requires physical presence in a laboratory. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are pathology coding, digital pathology slide review support, and laboratory quality assurance roles that do not require bench work.
How do you become a pathology technician?
You become a pathology technician by completing an accredited histotechnology or clinical laboratory science program, gaining hands-on training in tissue processing, microtomy, and staining, and then sitting for ASCP certification. Many candidates enter through an associate degree program and pursue HT certification first, then build toward HTL certification with additional clinical hours and experience.
Can you get hired as a pathology technician with little or no experience?
Yes, some hospital and reference laboratory systems hire entry-level grossing technicians or histology assistants who are still working toward certification. Your best path in is to complete an accredited training program, volunteer or extern in a pathology department, and apply to roles specifically titled pathology assistant trainee, histology aide, or grossing technician, which are designed for candidates building their clinical hours.
What does the pathology technician interview process look like?
Most pathology technician interviews start with a phone screen from HR focused on certification status and availability, followed by a department interview with the lab manager or chief pathologist. You'll likely be asked to walk through your tissue processing workflow, describe how you handle mislabeled specimens, and explain your experience with specific staining protocols. Some facilities include a brief practical skills assessment at the bench.
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. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification level, specialty area, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits your background.
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