Histology Technician

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00528PO26


Job Family
Research


Job Function
Research Laboratory Management


USC Market Title
Laboratory Technologist


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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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About University of South Carolina


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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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