Actalent
Histology Technologist
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Responsibilities
Accession, receive, and prepare tissue specimens.
Perform grossing and inking if qualified.
Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Process tissue including embedding, microtomy, staining, cryostat use, and freezing.
Label and prepare slides; perform quality control.
Examine slides under a microscope to detect abnormalities.
Maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
Maintain lab supply inventory and documentation such as QA/QC logs.
Adhere to compliance and training requirements.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in histology techniques and procedures.
Ability to perform grossing and inking.
Experience in embedding, microtomy, and staining.
Competency in using a cryostat and performing freezing techniques.
Strong attention to detail for quality control and slide examination.
Maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate’s degree required.
Completion of a NAACLS‑accredited histology program.
HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the exam (must certify within one year).
2+ years of experience preferred.
CLIA requirements: 60 semester hours with specific coursework and lab training.
Work Environment This position operates in a new state‑of‑the‑art pathology lab with advanced technology. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 6 PM to 2:30 AM.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $33.00 - $45.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
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Responsibilities
Accession, receive, and prepare tissue specimens.
Perform grossing and inking if qualified.
Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Process tissue including embedding, microtomy, staining, cryostat use, and freezing.
Label and prepare slides; perform quality control.
Examine slides under a microscope to detect abnormalities.
Maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
Maintain lab supply inventory and documentation such as QA/QC logs.
Adhere to compliance and training requirements.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in histology techniques and procedures.
Ability to perform grossing and inking.
Experience in embedding, microtomy, and staining.
Competency in using a cryostat and performing freezing techniques.
Strong attention to detail for quality control and slide examination.
Maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate’s degree required.
Completion of a NAACLS‑accredited histology program.
HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the exam (must certify within one year).
2+ years of experience preferred.
CLIA requirements: 60 semester hours with specific coursework and lab training.
Work Environment This position operates in a new state‑of‑the‑art pathology lab with advanced technology. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 6 PM to 2:30 AM.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $33.00 - $45.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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