Anne Arundel Dermatology·Smyrna, Georgia
The technician is responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens to prepare high-quality slides for dermatopathology review. They must also maintain laboratory equipment, ensure accurate specimen labeling, and adhere to safety and quality assurance protocols.
Overview We’re hiring a Histology Technician to join SkinPath Solutions, an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology. This is an opportunity to join a growing dermatopathology team focused on high-quality patient care and precision in laboratory services. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Essential job duties include but are not limited to: Process, embed, section, stain, and coverslip tissue specimens for routine histology and special stains. Perform microtomy and prepare high-quality slides for dermatopathology review. Accurately label tissue cassettes, paraffin blocks, and histology slides using patient accession numbers. Maintain accurate filing and organization of paraffin blocks and pathology slides. Perform and document quality control procedures on histology laboratory equipment and notify leadership of equipment issues or malfunctions. Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant histology laboratory work environment. Follow laboratory safety standards, quality assurance protocols, and established histotechnician procedures. Assist with additional laboratory and histology-related duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of histology laboratory experience with strong microtomy skills required. Candidates must be comfortable performing high-volume tissue sectioning and able to cut a minimum of 125 blocks per 8-hour shift while preparing three-level slides with accuracy and consistency. Licensure/Certifications/Education Education: HT(ASCP) certification preferred or eligibility required. Associate degree in Laboratory Science, Histology, or a related field required. Benefits for full-time employees (regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week) include: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the 1st of the month following hire Short-term disability, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement savings plan Employee discounts on cosmetic products and services
Candidates must have at least 2 years of histology experience with strong microtomy skills and the ability to handle high-volume sectioning. An associate degree in Laboratory Science or Histology is required, and HT(ASCP) certification is preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, histology technician openings are typically driven by steady lab demand for accurate tissue processing and sectioning. This role is competitive because employers often look for at least 2 years of histology experience, strong microtomy skills, high-volume sectioning ability, and an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Histology; HT(ASCP) is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and be ready to highlight your throughput, precision, and certification status in your application.
