Histotechnologist/Histology Technician

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Perform gross of simple biopsies (if CAP qualified), processing of tissue, embedding, microtomy, staining, cover slipping, and frozen sectioning in an efficient manner according to established policies, procedures and protocols in a high-volume academic environment.
• Perform immunohistochemical stains, direct immunofluorescence, muscle histochemistry and histochemical stains and Electron Microscopy (if applicable).
• Maintains accurate records of quality assurance and quality control.
• Maintains all lab equipment in a safe, efficient manner, in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform specimen accessioning to include all manual and computerized data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Histotechnologist

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or other related science field or an equivalent combination of clinical histology experience and a minimum of 2 years of Histotechnologist or Histology Technician experience is required.
• Knowledge of all or lab relevant aspects of Surgical Pathology (i.e. grossing- if CLIA qualified, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, special stains, electron microscopy, etc.) is required.
• Professional and collegial communication skills necessary to work closely with peers in an academic teamwork environment.
• Receptive to and ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification desired.

Histology Technician

• An associate's degree in relevant science and HT (ASCP) preferred, or an equivalent combination of clinical histology experience.
• Knowledge of all or lab relevant aspects of Surgical Pathology (i.e. grossing- if CLIA qualified, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, special stains, electron microscopy, etc.) is required.
• Under 2 years of histology lab experience
• Knowledge of general laboratory practices and programs.
• Professional and collegial communication skills necessary to work closely with peers in an academic teamwork environment.
• Receptive to and ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Some histology laboratory experience required

Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift and may include rotating holidays and on-call.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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 employment opportunity employer.