Histotechnologist

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Posting Information

Department Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath - 413803 Career Area Laboratory Management and Services Posting Open Date 08/10/2026 Application Deadline 08/28/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Histotechnologist Position Number 20068815 Vacancy ID S027941 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, some flexibility.

Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

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Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

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Position Summary

The Histotechnician will have the primary purpose of performing diagnostic laboratory procedures on tissue specimens obtained from patients with renal diseases. They will be responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and storage/retrieval of samples for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy. Depending on the needs of the lab, the job duties will include cross-training in all three techniques which include immunofluorescence, light and/or electron microscopy.

The technician will participate in training activities and serve as a technical resource for residents/fellows, graduate students, new staff and other scientists seeking knowledge of histological procedures.

Work will additionally require monitoring equipment, quality control testing, general laboratory maintenance according to UNC-CH, SOM OSHA, and other regulatory bodies, maintaining logs and laboratory operating manuals, supply inventory and appropriately managing laboratory waste. This will include quality improvement activities and health and safety oversight for laboratory microscopy services.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Management Preferences

Experience in antigen retrieval methods.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Briefly describe your histotech experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Will you be able to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions require the University to close?
• Yes
• No