Histologic Technician II

Histologic Technician IIPrimary Location Berkeley, California Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Night Salary $59.91 - $64.71 / hour Job Number 1450610 Date Posted 10/06/2026 Submit InterestJob SummaryUnder the general direction of the Pathologist or Laboratory Manager, performs immunohistochemical stains and all other special procedures as required. Cuts, embebs, and stains histology specimens.Essential ResponsibilitiesPerforms tasks related to fixation and processing of specimens.Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.Correctly prepares special stains, immunohistochemistry stains and solutions.Performs Quality Control on all stained slides.Orders reagents, antibodies, and tool parts to ensure adequate supplies for the work.May train new employees and students as assigned.Operates and Evaluates equipment and reagent systems. Maintains equipment with documentation and reports repairs to manager.Also maintains logbooks, Block and slide files.Keeps abreast with company’s current policies and immunohistochemistry technical updates.Writes and updates evaluation reports as well as procedures using the NCCLS format.Perform other related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Grade 745Basic Qualifications: ExperienceN/AEducationAssociate Degree in Science and twelve (12) months of histology tech experience or Associate Degree in Science and completion of 12-month histology training or Associate Degree in Science and completion of Kaiser Permanente TPMG Regional Laboratory Histotechnician Training Program, OR High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of histology tech experience in highly complex speciment handling laboratory setting.License, Certification, RegistrationHistologic Technician Certificate OR Histologic Technologist CertificateAdditional Requirements:Must demonstrate aptitude for work as Histologic Technician to the Chief of Pathology’s satisfaction.Demonstrated ability to perform all special stains, immunohistochemical stains used in the routine practice of pathology.Demonstrated ability to perform histochemical stains and all other special procedures as required by the Chief of Pathology including knowledge of the biochemical nature of reaction.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Previous experience with lab information systemsMust be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.Primary Location: California,Berkeley,Berkeley Regional Lab - 1725 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Night Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Expected length of employment up to 3 months Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 08:30 AM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701 - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0206 Pay Range: $59.91 - $64.71 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.