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Histotechnician I - Night Shift

3375 Hillview - Clinical - PALO ALTO, US💼 Full-time💰 $102,149–$102,149🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Process surgical, research, and autopsy tissue specimens by embedding, sectioning, and staining for microscopic evaluation in a high-volume academic pathology lab.

Role type

Histotechnician I (Night Shift)

Builds

Diagnostic tissue slides for Anatomic Pathology services

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Tissue embedding and sectioning, H&E and special staining techniques, microscope slide mounting, quality control of sections and stains, medical equipment operation, infection prevention compliance, regulatory knowledge

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Microtomes, microtome knives, paraffin embedding equipment, staining apparatus

Responsibilities

Cut high-quality 1-4 micron sections of biopsy specimens, perform routine and special staining techniques, organize and prioritize specimens for timely processing, conduct quality control on sections and staining procedures, participate in department safety officer rotation

Seniority

Entry-level to 1 year experience, hands-on IC

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