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Histotechnologist-7

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Ancestor Health

Columbia, MO (In Person)

$104,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Histotechnologist-7 Ancestor Health Columbia, MO Job Details Contract $50 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Laboratory safety Safety standard operating procedures Full Job Description Columbia, Missouri 65201 Posted June 20th, 2026 $ 50 per

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Medical Laboratory Job Description Job Title:

Histotechnologist (LAB) Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Histotechnologist to work in a clinical laboratory setting, responsible for preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination. The Histotechnologist will perform specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and quality control while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Receive, label, and process surgical and biopsy specimens Perform tissue fixation, processing, embedding, and sectioning (microtomy) Prepare slides using routine and special stains (H&E, PAS, IHC support) Operate and maintain histology lab equipment (microtomes, processors, cryostats) Perform frozen sections when required Ensure proper specimen identification and chain-of-custody Maintain quality control and troubleshoot staining/processing issues Follow

CLIA, CAP, OSHA

guidelines and lab safety protocols Document procedures, results, and quality assurance logs Assist pathologists and lab teams with workflow efficiency Required Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology, Biology, or related field Certification as HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred (or eligible) Hands-on experience in histology lab operations Knowledge of tissue processing, staining methods, and lab safety standards Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stains Familiarity with LIS systems and lab documentation Prior clinical lab experience in hospital or diagnostic lab settings Strong troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills #Histotechnologist #HistologyLab #HTASCP #HTLASCP #ClinicalLab #LaboratoryJobs #PathologyLab #TissueProcessing #Microtomy #HistologyTechnician #HematoxylinEosin #HEStrain #SpecialStains #FrozenSection #Immunohistochemistry #IHC #CAP #CLIA #OSHA #LabSafety #MedicalLabJobs #HealthcareCareers #DiagnosticLab #SpecimenProcessing #LabTechnologist Required Skills HISTOTECHNOLOGIST