Brown University Health
Histotechnologist
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- Clinical histology laboratory experience demonstrating familiarity with a wide range of histologic specimens and procedures, normally acquired through clinical training; no number of years stated.
- Education
- Associate's degree in Applied Science or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
About the job
Prepares and quality-checks human tissue specimens and slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists to support disease diagnosis.
What you'll do
- Processes, embeds, sections, stains, labels, and delivers tissue specimens and slides.
- Examines slides and control materials for quality, troubleshooting unsatisfactory results and taking corrective action.
- Operates and troubleshoots tissue-processing equipment and selects methods for unusual specimens, special stains, or rush procedures.
What they ask for
- Associate's degree in Applied Science or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
- National certification (or eligible) in Histology by ASCP or equivalent.
- Knowledge of histochemistry and techniques for preparing and processing tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation.
- Ability to operate a rotary microtome and perform gross and microscopic slide examinations for quality control.
Pay
$26.23-$41.79 (currency not stated; pay basis not stated)
Tools
tissue processor, paraffin blocks, rotary microtome, glass slides
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