Histology Technician II

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
273 Charles Street (Show on map)
Jan 05, 2026
Summary Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Perform specimen collection, accessioning, and logging routines. Assist pathologists with tissue grossing procedures. Process, embed, and section tissues for slides. Perform preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording instrument temperatures, changing processors per procedure, and replacing staining solutions. Ensure aseptic techniques and observe health and safety protocols during cleanup procedures to minimize risk to self and co-workers. Observe hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintain a safe, clean, and prepared work area. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Clinical or Histology experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections. - Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O). - Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills. - Participates in relevant continuing education programs. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.