Lead Histology Technician

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members Location: Fall River, MA Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Salary range: $47.00 - $50.00/hour Full-time: Benefit Eligible In this role, you will: Prepare histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist. Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures. Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist. Assists the Histology Supervisor in enforcing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company policies and procedures, and service standards. Advises Histology Supervisor of problems and concerns in the department and the laboratory. Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist. May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides. Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed. All you need is: Associate’s Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing. State licensure, if applicable. Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). We’ll give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: New England Tissue Issue Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at

Created: 2026-03-07