Mohs Histotechnician

Frontier Dermatology • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Frontier Dermatology is hiring a Mohs Histotechnician to support its Mohs Surgery laboratory and help provide care for patients with skin cancer. The role is based in Edmonds and Seattle Northgate, with a typical Monday–Thursday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly wage range is $38.00–$44.00, depending on factors including experience, transferable skills, business needs, and geographic market availability.

The position calls for previous Mohs technician experience and proficiency in tissue processing, embedding, frozen sectioning, staining, and slide preparation for microscopic examination. The technician prepares reagents and control slides, checks stain quality, documents laboratory quality control, and maintains specimen identification, tissue orientation, and section quality. The role requires organizing workflow in a fast-paced Mohs laboratory, communicating with Mohs providers and clinical staff, and following laboratory safety, equipment-care, and procedural requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mohs technician.
• Proficiency in tissue processing, embedding, frozen sectioning, staining, and slide preparation for microscopic examination.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate specimen identification, tissue orientation, and high-quality sections.
• Experience preparing reagents, solutions, and control slides; performing stain quality checks; and completing laboratory QC documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced Mohs laboratory while maintaining tissue and slide quality.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with Mohs providers, clinical staff, and fellow technicians.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, equipment care, and compliance with established laboratory policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process and embed tissue, perform frozen sectioning and staining, and prepare slides for microscopic examination.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification and tissue orientation, and produce high-quality sections.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and control slides.
• Perform stain quality checks and complete laboratory quality-control documentation.
• Manage laboratory workflow while maintaining tissue and slide quality.
• Care for equipment and comply with laboratory safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate and work effectively with Mohs providers, clinical staff, and fellow technicians.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Tiered PTO accrual of 80–200 hours annually.
• Complimentary parking.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED