Histotechnologist, Histology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, MI0–3 yrs4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Nice to have
- Patient care
- Work
- On-site in Detroit
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care31%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Histotechnologist, you will work under general supervision to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation, assisting physicians in diagnosing diseases.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation.
- Prepare dyes and chemical solutions following established protocols.
- Process frozen sections.
- Collaborate with physicians and laboratory teams to support accurate diagnoses.
- Handle additional related duties as needed.
- Follow established procedures to ensure quality results.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Histopathology laboratory experience (clinical or research).
- Experience with tissue staining procedures.
- Experience with processing bone marrow specimens (preferred).
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Completion of an accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science, AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program.
- OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND 1 year of full-time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 1 year research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
- OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, and HT(ASCP) certification, with 6 months full-time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 6 months full-time research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
- OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.
- At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques to perform tissue staining procedures and the processing of bone marrow specimens (preferred).
Certifications/Licensures
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist (preferred).