Histology Technician

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00528PO26 Job Family Research Job Function Research Laboratory Management USC Market Title Laboratory Technologist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138351 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Histology Technician Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Office of Research Department OOR Research Cores State Pay Range G09 USC Market Range MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526-$78,789 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Office of Research is seeking to hire a Histology Technician to join our team.

The Histology Technician supports the operation of the Instrumentation Resource Facility by providing high-quality histological specimen processing services for investigators across multiple departments and research programs. This position performs tissue preparation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and related laboratory procedures to support basic, translational, and clinical research. The Histology Technician maintains instrumentation, ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, assists users with experimental planning, and contributes to the efficient operation of a shared research facility.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) by ASCP.
• Two or more years of experience in a research histology laboratory, pathology laboratory, or shared instrumentation facility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform histological specimen processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining. Knowledge of tissue handling, fixation methods, microtomy, cryosectioning, and microscopy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment. Knowledge of of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Histology Services:

• Receive, accession, and track research specimens from investigators and core facility users.
• Process biological tissues using manual and automated histology methods, including fixation, dehydration, clearing, paraffin embedding, cryo-embedding, and microtomy.
• Perform routine and specialized histological staining procedures, including H&E, Masson's Trichrome, and other special stains.
• Conduct immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and other tissue-based assays as appropriate.
• Evaluate tissue sections for quality and troubleshoot specimen preparation issues.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Training & Support

• Develop and deliver hands-on training for faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and other facility users in histological techniques and instrumentation operation.
• Assess user competency and authorize independent use of designated equipment following established training and safety requirements.
• Assist with workshops, seminars, demonstrations, and outreach activities that promote facility services and educate the research community.
• Assist/provides support with courses taught through the Instrumentation Resource Facility

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations governing laboratory operations.
• Adhere to biosafety, chemical safety, and occupational health requirements.
• Participate in accreditation, inspection, and quality improvement activities as applicable.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and sample tracking documentation.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Laboratory Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot histology instrumentation, including tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, cryostats, slide stainers, coverslippers, and related equipment.
• Monitor inventories of supplies, reagents, and consumables; initiate purchasing requests as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary laboratories, including the cleaning of equipment

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 07/14/2026 Job Close Date 07/27/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 27, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents