Histology Technician III - Pathology & Immunology

About the role

• Location
• ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
• Scheduled Hours
• 40

Position Summary

Join the innovative and mission-driven team within the AMP Core Laboratory at the WashU Department of Pathology & Immunology, where clinical excellence, translational research, and advanced diagnostic pathology converge. Our laboratory supports a diverse and highly specialized portfolio including secondary pathology consultations, autopsy pathology, fresh tissue evaluation, organ procurement assessment, and molecular testing workflows that directly impact patient care and scientific discovery.

We are seeking a highly motivated, technically skilled Histotechnologist who is eager to grow professionally within a dynamic academic medical environment. This role is ideal for a histology professional who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory setting, values collaboration, and is passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic support services.

The AMP Core Laboratory offers exposure to complex and challenging specimens, advanced histologic and molecular techniques, and close collaboration with pathologists, trainees, researchers, and transplant services. This position also participates in a rotational after-hours frozen section and organ procurement evaluation service for Mid-America Transplant Services. Additional compensation is provided for required on-call coverage.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares histology sections for examination by using tissue processing and frozen section technique to embed, cut, and stain tissue specimens.
• Prepares and changes solutions and reagents.
• Performs automated and manual immunohistochemistry assays.
• Performs histochemical staining.
• Gross biopsy specimens on an as needed basis.
• Performs molecular pathology technical procedures.
• Provides rotational frozen after-hour service for Mid-America Transplant Services.
• Troubleshoots procedural and technical problems.
• Help maintain supply and chemical inventories.
• Applies standard operating procedures and protocols under the direction of the medical director, laboratory manager, or higher-level technologist.
• Performs data entry of patient and specimen information and carefully documents all assays.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements for patient testing and documentation with established safety procedures.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained and records kept in accordance with established procedures.
• Acts as a technical resource for students, trainees and residents.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a clinical laboratory with exposure to tissues and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment.

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Histology (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Cleaning, Communication, Cryostats, H&E Staining, Histological Staining, Histological Techniques, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Laboratory Tools, Medical Laboratories, Microsoft Office, OSHA Regulations, Reagent Preparation, Taking Inventory, Tissue Processing, Tissue Processors

• Grade
• C10-H

Salary Range $26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.