University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi
The role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue specimens using microtomes and cryostats. Responsibilities also include performing quality control, maintaining equipment, and distributing slides to pathologists.
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Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology - FT
To process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue. Staining includes routine and special stains. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.
Education & experience
Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with one (1) year of experience in histopathology.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat. Understanding of tissue processing. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members. Computer and related software application skills. Ability to maintain accurate records.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time type: Full time
FTE %: 100
Benefits: Eligibility:
Job posting date: 07/21/2026
Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of experience in histopathology. Proficiency in tissue orientation, embedding, and cutting is required.
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Market context
Histotechnologist roles in surgical pathology are typically in steady demand in Mississippi because labs rely on accurate tissue processing to support timely diagnoses. Competition often centers on hands-on histopathology experience, strong tissue orientation, embedding, and cutting skills, plus the ability to work consistently in a clinical lab setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight your degree, one year of histopathology experience, and specific bench techniques.