• Tissue Technician

    Actalent (Woodland Hills, CA)


    Job Title: Tissue Technician

    Job Description

    The Pathologist Tissue Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to autopsy, surgical pathology, and intraoperative consultations. This role involves preparing bodies for autopsy, dictating clinical summaries, dissecting specimens, and preparing slides for pathologist review.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare bodies and set up for autopsy, including cleaning post-autopsy.

    + Dictate gross descriptions and clinical summaries during autopsies.

    + Dissect and display organs for pathologist examination, and submit tissue sections for processing.

    + Perform gross examination and description of surgical specimens, including dissection and ordering stains per protocol.

    + Prepare and submit specimens into cassettes.

    + Prepare tissue for intraoperative consultations and create frozen section slides.

    + Assist in bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, FNAs, and other studies, and submit smears to the pathologist.

    + Process pathology samples by verifying patient identification, accessioning specimens, and resolving discrepancies.

    + Track specimens and prepare them for transportation.

    + Maintain cleanliness and order in the morgue and cutting room, handle chemical waste, and manage supplies.

    + Manage overdue reports, file tissue slides and cards, and troubleshoot equipment.

    + Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, and hospital staff.

    + Prepare data and reports for quality assurance activities and maintain departmental records.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in histology and pathology procedures.

    + Experience with laboratory equipment and tissue sample preparation.

    + Strong knowledge of biology and chemistry.

    + Experience with small specimen accessioning and preparation.

    + Ability to manage and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + An earned associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent education.

    + 60 semester hours of relevant coursework, including 24 hours in medical laboratory technology or science courses.

    + Clinical laboratory training approved by ABHES, NAACLA, or HHS.

    + At least 3 months of documented laboratory training in high complexity testing specialties.

    Work Environment

    Work in a lab environment within a hospital setting, specifically in the pathology department. Collaborate with a team consisting of 3 tissue technicians, 2 PAs, and 8 pathologists. The department processes 150-200 samples per day, providing a dynamic and engaging work atmosphere.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Woodland Hills, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Woodland Hills,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

    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.