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Varsity Tutors

USMLE Step 1 Tutor

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

... immunology, anatomy, histology, behavioral sciences, and biostatistics with emphasis on ... managing the enormous scope of testable content. Adapts instruction using First Aid, Pathoma, and ...

Varsity Tutors

USMLE Step 1 Tutor

Chapel Hill, NC · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

... immunology, anatomy, histology, behavioral sciences, and biostatistics with emphasis on ... managing the enormous scope of testable content. Adapts instruction using First Aid, Pathoma, and ...

Varsity Tutors

USMLE Step 1 Tutor

Durham, NC · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

... immunology, anatomy, histology, behavioral sciences, and biostatistics with emphasis on ... managing the enormous scope of testable content. Adapts instruction using First Aid, Pathoma, and ...

JCSI

Histotechnician

Cary, NC

$25 - $36/hr

Organize and archive slides, monitor laboratory supplies, and assist with inventory management ... Experience working in a Mohs laboratory or histology laboratory * Knowledge of CLIA and OSHA ...

JCSI

Histotechnician

Cary, NC

$25 - $36/hr

Organize and archive slides, monitor laboratory supplies, and assist with inventory management ... Experience working in a Mohs laboratory or histology laboratory * Knowledge of CLIA and OSHA ...

Duke University

Oncology Data Specialist

Durham, NC · On-site

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management. Experience ... primary and histology coding. Excellent organizational skills with good follow through ...

Duke Health

Oncology Data Specialist

Durham, NC · On-site

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management. Experience ... primary and histology coding. Excellent organizational skills with good follow through ...

Duke Health

Oncology Data Specialist

Durham, NC · On-site

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management. Experience ... primary and histology coding. Excellent organizational skills with good follow through ...

Duke University

Research Technician II

Durham, NC

$17.50 - $24/hr

... Weekly tasks managing mouse colony maintained by the Rawls Lab. This will include mouse ... This will include zebrafish manipulation, blood and tissue collection, histology ...

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How much do histology manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for histology manager in Raleigh, NC is $86,522.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $96,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a histology manager?

A Histology Manager oversees the daily operations of a histology laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow, quality control, and compliance with regulatory standards. They manage staff, implement laboratory protocols, and coordinate with pathologists to support accurate tissue analysis. Additionally, they handle budgeting, supply procurement, and staff training to maintain a high-functioning lab environment. Their role is essential in delivering precise diagnostic results for patient care.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a histology manager?

As a Histology Manager, your daily responsibilities include overseeing laboratory staff, ensuring all tissue samples are processed efficiently and accurately, and maintaining rigorous quality control procedures. You will coordinate workflow, troubleshoot technical issues with equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with pathologists, surgeons, and other laboratory professionals to support timely and precise diagnoses. Regular training and mentoring of histology technicians are also common parts of the role, along with managing laboratory inventory and documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the histology manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Histology Manager, you need extensive knowledge of histologic techniques, laboratory operations, and quality control, usually backed by a degree in medical laboratory science and experience in histology. Proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS), tissue processors, microtomes, and regulatory requirements such as CAP or CLIA is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills make someone excel in this role. These competencies enable effective oversight of laboratory staff, ensure diagnostic accuracy, and support compliance with healthcare standards.

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Infographic showing various Histology Manager job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 78% In-person, 11% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,522 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Histopathology Technician (Advanced)

Veterans Health Administration

Durham, NC

$52K - $68K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Veterans Health Administration rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 1,006 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Summary
A Histopathology technician is responsible for all clinical disciplines of the Anatomic Pathology section to include Histology, Autopsy and Cytology. This Advanced Histopathology Technician will be performing digital pathology tasks including scanning slides and reviewing the quality of digital images.
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Duties
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Duties include but are not limited to:
  • The incumbent is involved in the implementation of special immunohistochemical procedures using enzymatic methodologies with various tumor markers to demonstrate antibody-antigen reactions that have specific value to the patient's disease state.
  • The incumbent is accountable for Antibody Validation and Reagent Lot Verification for lmmunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures along with the Pathologist; develops parameters for each specialized procedure being done based on knowledge and skill specific to immunohistochemical work.
  • The incumbent is responsible for fixation and processing of surgical, bone marrow, postmortem and cytologic specimens, including but not limited to dehydration, clearing, infiltration, sectioning and staining of histological materials and the preparation and staining of cytological specimens.
  • The incumbent is responsible for decalcification to remove calcium deposits from tissues to provide optimal quality sections; embedding tissue to give proper orientation for diagnostic interpretation; preparing smears, cell blocks and monolayers by ThinPrep according to standard techniques and applying appropriate stains.
  • The incumbent is responsible for preparing tissue with appropriate preservative for transport; routinely evaluating the appropriateness of specimen type, method of testing and any changes to procedure or alternative methods based on the information; and determining the correct handling procedures of each specimen for optimum results. This may necessitate adjustments or modifications of procedures to appropriately process such samples.
  • The incumbent investigates, evaluates, and establishes quality control materials for measuring the validity and accuracy of testing results in the Histology section. Identifies and resolves problems by examining all aspects of testing including instrument function, conditions of test performance and evaluation of reaction systems for type and match purposes and quality control.
  • The incumbent manages the operation and maintenance of equipment in the section and adapts equipment for specialized procedures. Prepares reagents following complex formula and specifications, taking into consideration patient sample specifications, and adjusting preparation accordingly using expertise and experience. Troubleshoots equipment, verifies correct instrument operation; standardizes, performs, and calculates information for a variety of complex tests.
  • This incumbent also researches, adapts procedures used in the department in accordance with the various accreditation standards and policies/procedures. Remains abreast of current & developing methodologies to ensure the department meets with all accreditation agencies standards, (i.e.CAP, JCAHO, and OSHA, etc.).
  • The incumbent ensures specimens are correctly labeled with appropriate request information and resolves issues, (such as inadequate labeling, wrong preservative used, inadequate specimens, etc.).
  • The Incumbent is responsible for maintaining supply inventory on items used in the Histopathology Section and, as necessary, initiates orders for additional supplies, and distributes upon delivery.
  • The incumbent utilizes recording systems to document the work process. Maintains an accurate filing system or organization of histological materials so the blocks, slides, and tissues are retrievable with minimum effort.
  • The incumbent assists the Pathologist or Pathology Resident with autopsy, as needed. The duties include accounting for all required documentation, such as patient information, identity of the body, and scheduling the autopsy.
  • Under the direction of the Pathologist or Pathology Resident, performs postmortem eviscerations, places removed specimens in proper preserving solutions or containers and properly labels the specimens. The incumbent performs restoration procedure of the body and maintains the autopsy area including instruments, equipment, and clothing. The incumbent will also appropriately discard residual autopsy tissues in accordance with retention guidelines.
  • The incumbent is under the supervision of a Pathologist and Anatomical Pathology Supervisor and participates in the development of histological protocols as it relates to local antibodies and instrument correlations and methods. The Incumbent evaluates new procedures for incorporation into the lab and assesses the effectiveness of the procedures and quality control in accordance with the requirements of accreditation agencies and works to ensure the section is compliant.
  • The incumbent will scan slides to produce digital images, review image quality, manage digital workflows, perform equipment maintenance, and system troubleshooting as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized.
Telework: Not Authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Experience: One year of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician. OR,
  • Education: Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation such as biological science or chemistry; or Successful completion of two academic years of study above high school that included at least 24 semester hours in Chemistry and/or in appropriate fields of biological science and successful completion of a 12-month program of education and training in histopathology or cytotechnology. OR,
  • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed below: Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above high school that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as biological science, surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or an associate's degree in a health care related field. Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or 3 histopathology technicians given by the U.S. Armed Forces. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
  • All Histopathology Technicians employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
  • Such employees in an occupation that does not require a licensure/certification/registration, may be reassigned, promoted, or demoted within the occupation.
  • Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.

Grade Determinations: Histopathology Technician, GS-7 (Advanced)
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
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Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs.
  • Skill in applying professional, complex anatomic pathology principles, practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques.
  • Ability to provide technical oversight of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement exhibiting competence in managing reagent and supply inventories and document control systems.
  • Ability to validate methodologies, operate anatomic pathology laboratory equipment and perform complex instrument troubleshooting. Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and evaluate laboratory results and resolve problems.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-07.
Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to travel to treatment areas with ease while pushing a machine. The incumbent must be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours while providing patient care. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of equipment, supplies and records. The incumbent must be able to manipulate the probes during the procedure, pushing against the patient's chest to obtain the appropriate images. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to transport patients on stretchers, beds and wheelchairs. There is the potential for extended periods of sitting at computer terminals. The incumbent is expected to use proper preventive ergonomic techniques to perform duties.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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