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Histotechnician

Lighthouse Lab Services
Lakewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026 CLOSED ON 9/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnician position at Lighthouse Lab Services?

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Histotechnician to join a dynamic team at a high-volume reference laboratory located in Lakewood, Colorado. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the preparation of high-quality tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in diagnostic laboratory services.

Shifts Available:

M-F 11p-8a

Job Responsibilities:

  • Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
  • Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
  • Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
  • Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
  • Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
  • Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
  • Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
  • Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
  • Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
  • Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
  • Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
  • Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
  • Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed

Preferred Profile:

  • HT(ASCP) certification
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Science
  • 6 months of experience as a histologist

Salary and Benefits:

  • $26-40/hour
  • Health, Vision, Dental
  • 401k

About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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