Histology Technician
Job Description:
The Histology Technician is responsible for obtaining and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination. This includes grossing, fixation, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue samples for dermatopathologist review.
Accession, receive, and prepare tissue specimens.
Perform grossing and inking (if qualified).
Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Process tissue: embedding, microtomy, staining, cryostat use, and freezing.
Label and prepare slides; perform quality control.
Examine slides under a microscope to detect abnormalities.
Maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
Maintain lab supply inventory and documentation (QA/QC logs).
Adhere to compliance and training requirements.
Job Qualification/Requirements:
Associates degree required
HT or HTL ASCP certification OR eligible by ASCP standers to obtain certification
1 year of experience required
2 years of experience preferred
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukegan, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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