Histology Technician or Histotechnologist; HT​/HTL - Renal Biopsy Lab

Histology Technician or Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) – Renal Biopsy Lab

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  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

The Histology Laboratory processes over 400,000 paraffin‑embedded blocks and 1,500,000 slides per year. Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The laboratory contributes to accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge through the services it offers both pathologists and research investigators.

As a Histology Technician / Histotechnologist you will be a member of a diverse, agile team responsible for preparing microscope slides for a pathologist to review. Using a variety of techniques and equipment, the team prepares thin slices of tissue to make abnormalities visible with a microscope. You will also assist with training of students and new employees, partner with team members to foster an inclusive work environment, and respect colleagues with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Histology Technician:

Perform a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations, including:

• Accessioning specimens
• Specimen processing
• Microtomy techniques
• Paraffin
• Frozen
• Plastic
• Routine hematoxylin & eosin
• Special stains
• Immunofluorescence
• Immunohistochemical staining
• In situ hybridization

Histotechnologist:

Prepare specimens and perform testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Provide operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities.

Important: Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic. These positions are ineligible for visa sponsorship;
Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

Histology Technician (HT):

• Associate degree required.
• Coursework including 24 semester hours: 12 in chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology; 6 in chemistry; 6 in biology.
• Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required by start date.

Histotechnologist (HTL):

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP required by start date.

Additional Qualifications:

• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred.
• Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off‑shifts, holidays, on‑call and weekend work assignments.

* Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, must demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees with less than 2 years in current lab/position must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• Non‑DLMP internal applicants with less than 1 year in current department/position must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• International transcript must have: detail equivalency evaluation, US equivalent degree, completed by an NACES or AICE accredited organization ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or www.aice‑eval.org).

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