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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a part-time Histopath Tech I to join their hospital laboratory team in Baltimore, MD. This position supports tissue preparation and histology workflows to enable pathologist review and accurate diagnostic testing. The role is scheduled as a day shift (8:00 AM–12:00 PM, Monday–Friday) and may consider candidates at Histopath Tech I, II, or III levels depending on experience.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Perform routine histology procedures independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain and program tissue processors.
• Perform special stain techniques and prepare staining solutions.
• Decalcify bone specimens and perform modified H&E staining techniques.
• Operate automated slide and cassette printers.
• Follow laboratory safety, quality, and documentation procedures.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education (one of the following):

• Associates degree in Histotechnology. OR
• Associates or Bachelor's degree with at least 60 semester hours (including at least 12 semester hours combined in biology and chemistry), plus successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology training program or a clinical histology rotation in a NAACLS-accredited laboratory that grants ASCP eligibility. OR
• Equivalent military certificate with relevant histopath/hospital specialty and training in biology and chemistry that qualifies the candidate to sit for the certification exam.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year of related laboratory or healthcare experience required.
• A clinical internship as part of a NAACLS-accredited program may count as one year of clinical experience.
• If degree/program certification is not completed, at least one year of clinical histology work experience is required, including a minimum of six months in a JHH laboratory (or equivalent verification process as required by the hiring client).
• Advancement opportunities exist for candidates who meet education and performance requirements.

Certification:

• Eligibility to sit for HT(ASCP) certification is preferred but not required.

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Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time, contract role — Day shift (8:00 AM–12:00 PM), Monday–Friday.
• Salary range: $26.58/hour — $43.89/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience.
• The Hospital may modify employee schedules as needed.

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Legal & Hiring Notes

• Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
• Confidential Client is committed to a welcoming and inclusive workplace and follows applicable employment laws.
• The client and its affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Preferred Skills & Keywords

• Histotechnology / histology techniques
• Tissue processing & decalcification
• Special stains & modified H&E staining
• Automated slide/cassette printing
• NAACLS training / HT(ASCP) eligibility

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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