Histotechnologist

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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*

This position will support the Dermatology Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology unit, located in Ann Arbor.

  • Prepare routine and highly specialized histologic preparations of human tissue.
  • Prepare microslides from surgical or autopsy material which is to be examined microscopically by a Pathologist for diagnosis.
  • Process tissue by washing, dehydrating, cleaning and solidifying.
  • Process tissue to prevent decomposition.
  • Imbed tissue in paraffin/block or cassette.
  • Cut sections of tissue to the thickness of 3-4 microns of an inch.
  • Assist Pathologist in the selection of appropriate special staining mechanisms to demonstrate certain tissue constituents, perform special staining, histochemical reactions, immunofluorescence, or immunoperoxidase reactions.
  • Prepare special biopsy specimens such as kidney biopsies which require multiple sections and variety of special stains.
  • Process frozen sections and decalcifications.
  • Maintain required records.
  • Maintain quality/quantity standards of quality control.
  • Maintain condition of assigned equipment, instrument and work area.
  • Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or other related science field or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience.
  • Manual dexterity.

Desired Qualifications*

  • HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent registry.
  • Graduation from a histotechnologist (HTL) program.
  • Previous histotechnology experience.
  • Reasonable experience in chemistry or biology, knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in a laboratory.

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.

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.