Histotechnologist

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

4d • $31 - $50

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a detail-driven, innovative Histotechnologist to support patient care through precise, high-quality laboratory work. The role performs specialized histology techniques that help guide diagnosis and treatment, with an emphasis on scientific excellence, quality, efficiency, and adherence to laboratory protocols. The position is part of the Labs, University Hospital Histology department.

The successful candidate is curious, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced laboratory environment. They use critical thinking to solve technical challenges, support evolving laboratory practices, and maintain high standards while contributing to the laboratory team’s work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Individuals who qualified as a Histotechnologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including ambulating, remaining stationary, positioning to reach or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees, and moving objects up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct immunohistochemical techniques for diagnosis of pathologic conditions in tissues, cryo-sections, cytology, and hematology preparations.
• Prepare nerve, muscle, and kidney tissue for specialized techniques.
• Perform and refine advanced procedures and protocols for evaluating enzymes in tissues, specifically muscles.
• Prepare kidney and skin specimens for direct immunofluorescence (DIF).
• Use proper cryo-sectioning techniques to further evaluate routine and special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Develop and implement new or modified protocols and procedures to keep current with laboratory trends.
• Perform and monitor quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and document daily data entry and staining procedures to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• May assist higher-level technical staff with instruction and teaching of laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Maintain daily documentation, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment; take corrective action as needed.
• Dispose of unwanted material according to laboratory, university, state, and federal protocols.
• Store and document laboratory chemicals and reagents appropriately.
• May complete unit- or department-specific duties outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $30.66–$50.01 per hour, based on experience.
• Choice between a $10,000 sign-on bonus or retention rewards of up to $15,000.
• Additional $5,000 relocation support for those moving from more than 50 miles away.
• Retention Reward option: $2,000 per year for up to five years, totaling $10,000.
• Student loan repayment option: $2,000 per year toward student loans for up to five years, totaling $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time