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Histology Technician

Histology Technician

  • Perfect for those fascinated by the microscopic world of human tissues.
  • Play a crucial role in diagnosing diseases and advancing medical research.
  • Transform tiny tissue samples into diagnostic masterpieces.
💰 Earn $50K-$86K
📚 Associate Degree
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Overview

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Earnings

$66,610 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Writing

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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