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Job Description: Histotechnologist II - Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday to Saturday, 3:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Pay range: $41.45+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnologist and possesses ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual in this position will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as handle some more complex tasks. The individual will work under limited supervision, provide guidance to technical staff and may lead some projects.

• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I.
• May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate control tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens.
• May be required to develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
• Capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve or immediately report to histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor or director.
• Capable of completing daily, routine histology functions without supervision.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Required Work Experience:

• AS degree or equivalent training and experience
• HT (ASCP)
• 3 years Histology experience
• Current state licensure, if applicable
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience:

• BS degree
• HTL (ASCP)
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
• 6 years of histopathology experience
• Immunohistochemistry experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

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Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

• Job Identification 50632
• Job Category Laboratory Operations
• Posting Date 01/06/2026, 06:57 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 4230 Burnham Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, US
• Workplace On-site daily
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Weekly Working Hours 40.00
• Salary Minimum 41.45
• Salary Range Mid 44.81
• Salary Maximum 55.81