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UPMC

Histology Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20.16–$30.08/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.

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Histology Assistant

UPMC - 3.4

Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $20.16 - $30.08 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description UPMC is seeking a Histologist Assistant to join our dynamic Histology Lab team. This full-time position is perfect for someone passionate about contributing to life-changing medicine in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Position Details:

Shift:

Daylight hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Monday through

Friday Location:

Clinical Lab Building in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, near UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. In our Histology Lab, you will work alongside a supportive, collaborative team, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a positive work environment. We are committed to fostering growth, engagement, and recognizing contributions, providing you with the tools to advance in your career.

Responsibilities:

Act as a courteous liaison at the main desk between pathologists, clinicians, residents, and others, being attentive to their requests concerning histology services. Assume compliance with the hospital philosophy and mission of excellence to patients, physicians, visitors, and other employees throughout all daily activities. Perform inventory of supplies and reagents and order as necessary. Answer telephone, notify appropriate personnel immediately, direct person or calls, and take messages when appropriate. Transport and maintain the workflow of the slides throughout the histology process. Organize; label all slides, making sure the slides are sent to the proper staff (Triage). Perform Quality Assurance of labels and slides for patient ID Integrity. File the blocks at the end of the day and maintain slide filing system. Monitor the fax machine. Perform daily maintenance of the Histology instruments and equipment as appropriate. Comply with all pathology/histology departmental and UPMC policies and procedures. Monitor the tube system and dispense work to the appropriate technicians. Perform Reagent preparation. High School Diploma. 6 months experience in clinical lab preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran