Histology Technician – Contract (Night Shift)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Duration: 18 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 5×8 Hours (8:30 PM – 5:00 AM) | Sunday – Thursday
Compensation
Travel Pay: Up to $2,110/week
Local Pay: Up to $1,800/week
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Histology Technician to join a fast-paced histology laboratory supporting diagnostic pathology services. The selected candidate will perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and slide preparation while maintaining high standards of specimen integrity and laboratory accuracy.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedding and precision microtomy, is comfortable working in high-volume laboratory environments, and has a solid understanding of histological procedures and quality control.
Perform tissue processing and preparation for histopathological examination
Conduct embedding procedures for various specimen types including GI, skin, and large tissue samples
Perform precision microtomy using both automated and manual microtomes
Prepare paraffin sections and frozen sections using cryostat techniques
Prepare and manage histology cassettes and tissue blocks
Perform microtomy for complex tissue types including fatty and dense tissues
Ensure proper embedding techniques and correct specimen orientation
Perform Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining procedures
Prepare slides for staining with accurate labeling and documentation
Maintain consistency and quality in slide preparation
Operate and maintain histology laboratory equipment including microtomes and cryostats
Follow laboratory safety protocols and quality standards
Maintain specimen integrity in a high-volume laboratory environment
Strong expertise in embedding and microtomy techniques
Experience with automated and manual microtomes
Knowledge of histological tissue processing and staining procedures
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory setting
Excellent attention to detail and quality control
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Minimum 2 years of Histology Technician experience
ASCP-HT (Histotechnician) Certification – Required
Strong experience in embedding and microtomy
Experience in tissue processing and histology specimen preparation
Ability to work night shifts in a high-volume laboratory
Experience with EPIC or similar laboratory information systems
Previous experience in hospital or acute care laboratory environments
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.