Histology Technician

Overview

Location: White Plains, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Shift: Day Shift

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $63k – $120k (commensurate with experience and credentials)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan

Flu vaccination is required. No exemptions permitted.

The Histotechnician / Histotechnologist performs a full range of histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to produce high-quality pathology slides for review by Pathologists. This role supports accurate diagnosis through strict adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and laboratory best practices.

Histotechnologist Responsibilities

• Adheres to organizational performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors
• Performs embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks according to established protocols
• Evaluates routine H&E stains daily, identifies inconsistencies, and corrects issues prior to slide release
• Performs and evaluates Special Stains and Immunohistochemistry (IHC), ensuring proper control validation and documentation
• Conducts routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
• Verifies embedded paraffin blocks against block logs and performs QC documentation
• Performs frozen sections as needed
• Downloads and prints cassettes for surgical specimens
• Assists with surgical tissue specimen submission, verifying patient data and specimen integrity
• Enters block and cassette data into the LIS (Meditech)
• Records daily quality control data, including temperatures, cleaning logs, and troubleshooting documentation
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies; initiates ordering as needed
• Participates in internal and external proficiency testing (including CAP)
• Supports evaluation of new products, procedures, and quality control initiatives
• Utilizes LIS applications for Histology/Cytology functions
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Adheres to organizational performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors
• Performs embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks per protocol
• Evaluates routine H&E stains for quality and accuracy
• Performs Special Stains and Immunohistochemistry with appropriate control checks and documentation
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or NYS PA License required
• Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred
• Minimum one year of relevant hospital-based histology experience preferred
• ASCP certification preferred
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License or NYS PA License required
• Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred
• Minimum one year of relevant hospital-based histology experience preferred
• ASCP certification preferred

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Day shift schedule with no weekends
• Modern laboratory environment with strong quality and compliance standards

If you are a licensed Histotechnician or Histotechnologist seeking a stable day-shift role with excellent compensation and benefits, we encourage you to apply today. Submit your resume to be considered for immediate interview and placement.