Mohs Technician (Independent Contractor)

Top Notch Mohs is a mobile Mohs laboratory service serving dermatology practices throughout the Bay Area. For 14 years, we’ve delivered on-site, high-quality microscopic results that directly impact patient care. We’re a forward-thinking, mobile team that values skill, precision, and reliability.

We are seeking experienced Mohs Technicians who enjoy the flexibility and independence of contractor work.

As a Mohs Technician Independent Contractor, you will partner with dermatology offices to provide mobile lab support. You will travel to client sites, set up your mobile workstation, and independently process tissue specimens for Mohs surgery. This role offers full control over your schedule, with assignments offered based on your availability and interest.

Note: This is a true independent contractor role. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, tools/equipment as applicable, and business operations. No employment benefits are provided.

As an independent contractor, you may choose to provide services such as:

• Traveling to contracted client offices throughout the Bay Area
• Setting up your mobile Mohs lab workflow
• Grossing, embedding, freezing, cutting, mounting, staining, and coverslipping tissue
• Maintaining precise orientation of margins and documentation
• Ensuring quality and accuracy in slide preparation
• Managing your own timing, workflow, preparation, and methods for completing assignments

• 3 years of experience as a Mohs Technician (required)
• Demonstrated ability to independently set up and operate a mobile or in-clinic Mohs lab
• Strong technical expertise in all stages of tissue processing
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to manage your own schedule and travel to multiple client sites
• Proficiency with basic digital tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
• Self-driven, reliable, and able to problem-solve independently
• Must have the legal ability to operate as an independent contractor in California

• Flexibility & Autonomy: Choose the projects, locations, and schedules that work best for you.
• Independence: Operate your own workflow, methods, and professional approach onsite.
• Skill Expansion: Work across a variety of dermatology clinics, broadening your technical experience and professional portfolio.
• Professional Connections: Build strong relationships with Mohs surgeons and specialized dermatology teams.
• Career Growth as a Contractor: Increase your earning potential, add variety to your day-to-day work, and develop your business as an independent Mohs technician.
• Competitive Pay: Compensation reflects your expertise, reliability, and the high value of the services you provide