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Histology Associate

Durham, NC · On-site

Embedding - per SOP; use and programming of tissue processors; development of processing schedules * Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude * Other duties as needed ...

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Histology Associate II

Durham, NC · On-site

Embedding - per SOP; use and programming of tissue processors; development of processing schedules * Inventory materials; bag and store tissues * Operation and maintenance of the cryostat for frozen ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for tissue processing in North Carolina is $23.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.96 and $26.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Tissue Processing, you need knowledge of laboratory procedures, strong attention to detail, and, ideally, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field. Competency in using laboratory instruments such as microtomes, embedding centers, staining machines, and familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is often required, with some roles preferring ASCP certification. Excellent organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication are valued to ensure workflow efficiency and accuracy. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality tissue samples that enable accurate diagnosis and support patient care in clinical and research settings.

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Professionals in Tissue Processing are primarily responsible for preparing, embedding, sectioning, and staining tissue samples for microscopic analysis. Day-to-day tasks often include labeling specimens, operating laboratory equipment, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring quality control. You will frequently collaborate with pathologists, histotechnologists, and other lab team members to ensure timely and accurate specimen preparation. This role may also involve meeting tight deadlines and adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. Attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols are key to success in this environment.

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A Tissue Processing job involves the preparation, preservation, and handling of biological tissues for medical, research, or transplant purposes. Responsibilities may include tissue recovery, sterilization, labeling, storage, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Professionals in this field work in healthcare facilities, laboratories, or tissue banks to process human or animal tissues for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research applications. Attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and knowledge of aseptic techniques are essential skills for this role.

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Infographic showing various Tissue Processing job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 10% Nights. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $48,154 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Laboratory - Histology Tech

Bestica Healthcare

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

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Re-posted 14 hours ago

Job description

Histotech With Ihc (Immunohistochemistry) Experience Needed

RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.

Tuesday - Saturday schedule. Unit needs a histotech with IHC (immunohistochemistry) experience.

For all techs: The expected start date is based on Novant's schedule but is subject to change depending on class and trainer availability. Travelers may start on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the first week, and must be fully available with no other commitments to accommodate any schedule changes. Missing any portion of orientation may result in a delayed or canceled start. Novant will confirm the final start date on the Tuesday prior to the start week.

Required skills/certs/exp:

  • Minimum years of experience: 2 years of experience
  • Traveler experience required: No locals accepted / rate difference: Yes
  • Work setting skills required: hospital clinical laboratory
  • Grossing and fixation skills required: core biopsies, curettings, decalcification, excision specimens, incisional biopsies, shave biopsies & smears and squash preparations
  • Tissue processing skills required: automatic tissue processor, calcified/decalcified tissue, clearing/types of agents, dehydration/types of agents, GI processing schedule & microwave processing
  • Embedding and microtomy skills required: automated/manual microtome, cuts tissue sections using microtome and cryostat, cutting blocks, embedding GI specimens, embedding large specimens, embedding molds, embedding skin techniques, embedding smalls and bigs, histology cassettes, microtomy of fatty tissue, microtomy of hard tissue, paraffin wax sections & removing foreign objects as allowed by protocol
  • Staining skills required: basic dye stains, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain, identifying artifacts & prepares slides for staining

Certs: ASCP-HT preferred

Skills/certs/exp:

  • Work setting skills: commercial or reference laboratories
  • Grossing and fixation skills: additive fixatives, cell component preservation indications and contra-indications for use, coagulant/non-coagulant fixatives, enzyme histochemistry, frozen section/tissues, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, methods of freezing, non-additive fixatives, & reagents types/components
  • Types of microscopy skills: brightfield microscopy, dark field, nomarsky, phase contrast, scanning electron microscopy & transmission electron microscopy
  • Embedding and microtomy skills: gelatin/adhesive media, microtomy of frozen sections & precision microtomy
  • Staining skills: carbohydrates and amyloid, connective and muscle, cytoplasmic stains, differentiation, giemsa and all formulations, IHC staining, nuclear stain, periodic acid-schiff (PAS) stain, prepares frozen section and mounts sections on glass slides & special stains
  • Mounting procedures skills: aqueous, coverslip, refractive index & resinous
  • Additional skills: 24 hour urine

Certs: ASCP-HTL

Job details: target ratios: 500 blocks/night shift: Tuesday-Saturday 2am-11:00a, 5 shifts 8 hours with a lunch. 40 hours can be offered. Will accept 13-week contracts. Call requirement: no call. Float requirement: none.

Patient diagnoses: preferred (not required) exp: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics

Special procedures/unit details: employee is responsible for preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. This includes the preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes. Employee will process sections of body tissue by fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, micro incineration, mounting and prepares dyes and chemical solutions and processes frozen sections. Employee works with 4 other histotechs to process, cut and embed 500 blocks per night on average.

Special equipment: preferred exp: Leica peloris tissue processor, tissue tek vip tissue processor, tissue tek prisma H&E stainer

Unit systems: EPIC (preferred)

Unit orientation: 2.75 hrs online, 8hrs in person hospital orientation week one: traveler must be available for classes each day.

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