Histotechnologist HTL or Histotechnician HT – Histology
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Histotechnologist HTL or Histotechnician HT – Histology
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
BenefitsHighlights
- Medical:
Multiple plan options. - Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. - Vision:
Affordable plan with national network. - Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
ResponsibilitiesNon‑exempt position. The histology laboratory contributes a valuable service to help pathologists provide patient diagnoses. The histotechnician prepares tissues for microscopic diagnosis by a Pathologist utilizing a variety of manual, semi‑automated and automated technologies. The histotechnician is responsible for maintaining the integrity of tissue through the pre‑analytic to post‑analytic phase in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. The histotechnician is responsible for producing slides of good to superior quality and works closely with the Pathologist to provide slides in an efficient and timely manner.
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** This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.
2‑year commitment to the position required.
QualificationsHistotechnician – Diploma/Certificate Histology Technician or Associates Degree in Histology. Completion of a clinical practicum in an Anatomic Pathology laboratory.
Histotechnologist – Bachelor's degree.
Candidates who have education/work experience and are registry eligible and/or have obtained their HT/HTL certification are considered to have met the education requirement.
Additional Qualifications:
- Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred. Graduates of the Mayo School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
- Computer skills.
- Must be highly organized, efficient, detail oriented and capable of multi‑tasking.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must possess good manual dexterity.
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written.
- Must possess problem solving skills.
Requires CV/Resume, unofficial transcript(s), and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant’s expense.
For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
International transcript:
- MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
- MUST show US equivalent degree
- Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)
License or
Certifications:
- HTL or equivalent. Must obtain registry within six months of becoming registry eligible upon employment, initial certification is required to demonstrate competency, but ongoing maintenance is not required.
- Mohs certificate is acceptable in place of HT.
Non‑exempt
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