Histotechnologists
Code: 29-2011.04Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Clinical Lab Manager (Clinical Laboratory Manager)
Histology Lab Manager (Histology Laboratory Manager)
Histology Specialist
Histology Technologist
Histotechnologist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Histotechnologists
Salaries for a Histotechnologists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Histotechnologists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Histotechnologists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Histotechnologists professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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