Histotechnologist - MOHS - MUSCP

About the role

The Mohs Histotechnologist is responsible for processing Mohs tissue specimens by frozen section histological techniques using a cryostat. This role requires the Mohs Histotechnologist to work directly in conjunction with surgeons and physicians in training to ensure testing accuracy. The histotechnologist is responsible for maintaining specimen orientation, maintaining surgical margin accuracy via grossing & microscopy techniques, and automated routine or manual immunohistochemistry staining. Additional duties include maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance, adherence to Quality Control/Quality Assurance policies, and technical & laboratory equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs.

MUSC Health's nationally recognized Mohs Micrographic Surgery Program is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Mohs Histotechnologist. This is a rare opportunity to enter a specialized medical field with no prior histology certification required and receive hands-on technical training on the job. The ideal candidate would be a bachelor level graduate of a Biology, Life Sciences, or Laboratory Science program looking for a meaningful career where you can apply your scientific knowledge while gaining highly specialized technical skills. This ideal candidate would have strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills with a passion for hands-on laboratory work. This position combines laboratory science, technical expertise, and direct collaboration with physicians in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Process all specimens received in the histology laboratory under minimal supervision
• Exercise independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing tissue specimens and in solving routine problems
• Prepare and histologically process all surgical pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis
• Maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy via grossing and microscopy techniques
• Perform automated routine or manual immunohistochemistry staining
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance
• Adhere to Quality Control/Quality Assurance policies
• Perform technical and laboratory equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs
• Process frozen tissue
• Operate cryostat and perform tissue sectioning
• Perform histologic and immunohistochemistry staining
• Conduct surgical specimen orientation and mapping
• Maintain laboratory quality control and regulatory compliance
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and processes

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Work experience: 5 years for support roles or 0–2 years for professional roles
• ASCP HT/HTL Route 2 eligibility required (no prior histology certification required)
• Physical requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend at waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders; maintain 20/40 vision corrected; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; work in a latex-safe environment and indoors
• Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted; exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift