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Histotechnologist II - CA

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Quest Diagnostics Careers

Los Angeles, CA (In Person)

$102,773 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/2/2026

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Histotechnologist II
  • CA West Hills, CA, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description Histotechnologist II
  • CA•West Hills, CA, Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Pay range: $36.
60
  • $62.
22 / hour 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 Histotechnologist II 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. Responsibilities 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.
Qualifications Required Work Experience:
3 years Histology experience 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:
6 years of histopathology experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Education Associates Degree (Preferred) Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Current state licensure, if applicable (Required) HT (ASCP) (Required) HTL (ASCP) (Preferred) Work Requirements Travel Required Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers. About the Team 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. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 58036 Job Category Laboratory Operations Posting Date 04/23/2026, 11:52 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations 8403 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA, 91304, US Workplace On-site daily Regular or Temporary Regular Weekly Working Hours 40.00 Salary Minimum 42.29 Salary Range Mid 57.10 Salary Maximum 71.90 © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 8403 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA, 91304, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Histotechnologist II
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