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Histology Technician

Job Description

The Histology Technician is responsible for obtaining and preparing tissue specimens from various body tissues for microscopic examination. This role involves demonstrating proficiency in grossing specimens, fixation, cutting, mounting on slides, and staining of tissue samples for dermatopathologist review. The technician must prioritize testing procedures, ensuring they are completed accurately and in a timely manner, while maintaining comprehensive records in compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

+ Perform complex histological procedures using techniques such as grossing, staining, drying, and freezing to preserve and test samples.

+ Prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to obtain a patient diagnosis.

+ Access and gross tissue specimens, processing them by embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, and filing.

+ Prepare slides of specimens using specified stains to enhance visibility under a microscope.

+ Trim tissue specimens into blocks and fix tissue in fixing solutions or formalin.

+ Examine and study slides under a microscope to detect deviations from the norm and report abnormalities requiring further study.

+ Record and analyze data accurately.

+ Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and store samples per established policies and procedures.

+ Maintain, clean, and repair equipment and instruments according to established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.

+ Establish and monitor quality control programs, performing required quality control, maintenance, and assurance.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in histology, including staining and microtome use.

+ Experience in Mohs sectioning and pathology.

+ Knowledge of immunohistochemistry and accessioning.

+ ASCP HT or HTL certification or eligible by ASCP standards to obtain certification

+ 1 year of Mohs experience is preferred.

+ 2 plus years of histology experience.

Work Environment

This position supports the Oshkosh Clinic and operates Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workplace offers opportunities for further training and education to achieve additional certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oshkosh,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.