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Histotechnologists

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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    42%

  • Associate's degree

    19%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    14%

  • Master's degree

    9%

  • High school

    4%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
  • Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Administrative
  • Production and Processing
  • Education and Training

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.