Histopathology Technician
Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes processing, embedding, cutting, staining paraffin embedded tissue; and operating tissue processors and automated stainers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, in the federal service (GS-08). Although not required, management prefers applicants with experience in the orientation and embedding of specialized biopsies such as arteries, and dermatology specimens such as shave biopsies, as well as experience in special staining techniques and procedures. Note:
A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or comparable certification is preferred, although not required. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes processing, embedding, cutting, staining paraffin embedded tissue; and operating tissue processors and automated stainers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, in the federal service (GS-08). Although not required, management prefers applicants with experience in the orientation and embedding of specialized biopsies such as arteries, and dermatology specimens such as shave biopsies, as well as experience in special staining techniques and procedures. Note:
A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or comparable certification is preferred, although not required. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
- Department:
0646 Pathology Technician - Salary Range:
$59,534 to $77,396 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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