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CAREER
Histology Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$57,800
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
0% (little or no change)
Career
What Histology Technicians Do
Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.
Other Job Titles Histology Technicians May Have
Histologic Technician, Histology Technician
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Archive diagnostic material, such as histologic slides and blocks.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Freeze tissue specimens.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Histology Technicians
No data currently available.
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