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

  • 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.
  • Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
  • Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
  • Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
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Detailed Work Activities
  • Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.
  • Collect biological specimens from patients.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
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