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Histotechnician
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A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.
$67,929 / year median in Michigan
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Histotechnician University of Michigan
Mandatory overtime required, if necessary for completion of patient care. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening
- 4.3 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Full-time $58,635.20
- $85,113.
RELATED DUTIES
Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the ACU Administrative Manager, Technical Lab Supervisor, and lab lead technician. Staff members in this classification are expected to exercise judgment in identifying problems, seeking, and implementing solutions.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing of office materials. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. Responsibilities- Prepare routine and highly specialized histological preparations of human tissue Prepare microslides from surgical or autopsy material which is to be examined microscopically by a pathologist for diagnosis Process tissue by washing, dehydrating, cleaning, and solidifying Process tissue to prevent decomposition Embed tissue in paraffin/block or cassette Cut sections of tissue to the thickness of 3-4 microns of an inch Assist pathologist in the selection of appropriate special staining mechanisms to demonstrate certain tissue constituents, perform special staining, histochemical reactions, immunofluorescence, or immunoperoxidase reactions Prepare special biopsy specimens such as kidney biopsies which require multiple sections and variety of special stains Process frozen sections and decalcifications Maintain required records Maintain quality/quantity standards of quality control Maintain condition of assigned equipment, instrument and work area Process patient care orders using the electronic health record Performs other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications• An associate's degree in relevant science and HT (ASCP) preferred, or an equivalent combination of clinical histology experience.
- Mohs tissue processing experience using a cryostat machine Previous histology experience including frozen sectioning, embedding, and/or microslide creation Knowledge of University policies and procedures Familiarity with Michigan Medicine electronic medical record systems Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Mandatory overtime required, if necessary for completion of patient care. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening
ID 276775
Working Title Histotechnician Job Title Histology Technician Work Location Michigan Medicine- Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Um Hospital Department MM Dermatology-Tech Posting Begin/End Date 8/26/2026
- 9/09/2026 Salary $58,635.20
- $85,113.