Histotechnician

Histotechnician Silver Spring, MD Job Details Full-time $80,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Record keeping Specimen collection Histological laboratory techniques Specimen collection / processing Data analysis skills Research Mid-level Cataloging Databases Digitization Bachelor's degree Quality control Archival Collection Management Laboratory techniques Digitization of archival materials Productivity software Associate's degree 2 years Full Job Description Histo-Technician Job Summary Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Histo-Technician to join our Government Solutions team. In this role, you will be responsible for the preservation, processing, and digital archiving of anatomical pathological tissue specimens, maintaining a T1 Investigation clearance and utilizing your ASCP Histology certification (or eligibility) to ensure the integrity of historically significant medical materials. What You'll Do In this role, you will:

Manage Specimen Preservation & Archiving:

Execute the full lifecycle of tissue specimen handling—including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining—while organizing and cataloging physical slides and blocks for long-term repository retention.

Lead Digital Cataloging & Quality Control:

Create and maintain electronic record-keeping systems and user-friendly databases for archival research, performing microscopic evaluations to verify the quality of stains before digitization.

Support Clinical & Research Inquiries:

Advise users on preservation methods, respond to archival research inquiries, and collaborate on clinical service work to ensure the repository remains a functional resource for the medical community. What You'll Bring The ideal candidate will have: 2 years of experience in a medical or clinical setting, specifically working with tissue samples (slides, blocks, or scans). Strong knowledge of anatomical pathological tissue processing, tissue identification, and the mandatory standards for specimen collection and storage. Proven ability in database maintenance, Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, and the organization of complex tracking logs and archival systems. Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Technical discipline, ASCP Histology certification (or eligibility), and a T1 Investigation clearance .

What We Offer Salary details:

$80

K Location:

Silver Spring / Bethesda, MD Unlimited paid time off Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans. Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. #

OPS Pay:

$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a T1 Investigation clearance?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

working with tissue samples (slides, blocks, or scans).: 2 years (Required) anatomical pathological tissue processing: 2 years (Required) tissue identification & Specimen collection and storage : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ASCP Histology certification (Or Eligibility) (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Required)

Work Location:

In person