Histology Technologist

Pride Health is hiring a Histology Technician (Histology Tech) to support a high-volume hospital laboratory in Minneapolis, MN 55407. This is an 18-week travel contract with a night shift schedule, ideal for an experienced histology professional with strong embedding and microtomy skills.

Job Summary

The Histology Technician will support diagnostic pathology services in a fast-paced histology laboratory, performing routine and complex embedding and microtomy on biopsies and large specimens. This role primarily backfills open positions and requires efficiency, precision, and the ability to manage high specimen volumes while maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced embedding and microtomy for biopsies and large specimens.
• Cut tissue sections using manual and automated microtomes and cryostats.
• Handle fatty, hard, calcified, and decalcified tissues with precision.
• Perform paraffin wax sectioning and precision microtomy.
• Prepare slides for staining and perform Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining.
• Operate automatic tissue processors, including dehydration, clearing, and processing agents.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification using histology cassettes and Epic documentation.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control, safety, and turnaround time standards.
• Support high-volume workflows (approximately 1,800 blocks/day).
• Collaborate effectively with pathology and laboratory teams.

Required Qualifications

• ASCP-HT Certification – Required.
• Minimum 2 years of histology experience.
• Strong expertise in embedding and microtomy in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with Epic (Excellian/Epic).
• Prior travel experience – Required.
• Ability to work independently on night shift.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.

Additional Information:

• Location: Minneapolis, MN 55407
• Shift: Night Shift | Sunday–Thursday | 8:30 PM – 5:00 AM
• Contract Length: 18 weeks
• Pay Range: $2100 - $2260/ weekly

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.