Jefferson Health
Histotechnician/Histotechnologist (FT, Evenings) - Center City
Philadelphia, PA · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 1-2 years’ previous experience preferred; student training accepted. Laboratory experience is required when using the certification-in-lieu-of-degree option.
- Education
- Associate’s degree in related life science or applied science field OR HEW/HHS or HT(ASCP) certification with laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
About the job
Performs laboratory tissue testing by processing and preparing specimens, carrying out histological procedures, and supporting accurate diagnosis through quality control and communication.
What you'll do
- Process and prepare tissue samples, including embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover-slipping.
- Maintain equipment and reagents, record maintenance, and analyze quality-control data to support accurate results.
- Use laboratory computer systems to receive and validate orders and record and transmit test data.
What they ask for
- Associate’s degree in a related life science or applied science field, or HEW/HHS or HT(ASCP) certification with laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
Nice to have
- 1-2 years’ previous experience; student training accepted.
- HT (ASCP) or equivalent.
Tools
Immunohistochemistry
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