Job Title: Histology Technician

Job Location: Rancho Mirage, CA 

Start Date: June 1

End Date: 3 months, potential to extend

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p

Weekly Estimated Pay or Pay Range: $2800 to $3000 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a histology lab, performing microtomy and embedding is required
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

• Processing, embedding, and cutting of tissue specimens
• Staining and cover-slipping of slides
• Performing special and immunohistochemical staining procedures
• Performing frozen section procedures
• Labeling, correlating, distributing, and filing slide
• Performing and documenting quality control
• Reagent maintenance and cleaning of processors and stainers
• Other laboratory duties as assigned

About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing: Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists’ Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!   
With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists’ assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp to perm laboratory positions nationwide. 
As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.  
This is your professional journey – Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. You’ve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether you’re looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.