Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician -Histology

Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician -Histology

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population and follows all laboratory procedures and protocols with interpretation of such policies as necessary to ensure proper patient care and safe work equipment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician may include but are not limited to the following:

• Will paraffin and embed the following: biopsy, routine surgical specimens, placenta, autopsy and research tissue.

• Perform paraffin microtomy techniques which include the use of the microtome to produce 2-5 micron sections.

• Stain, coverslip and case assemble, label and distribute all prepared histology sections.

• Follow all appropriate protocols for all LIS systems: Copath, Ventana Benchmark, Ultra, Symphony, Vantage and Copath.

• Will complete all routine and special requests for additional levels, recuts, special stains and immunohistochemistry requests; verifying each upon completion in Copath and documenting the above for QA purposes.

• Perform the battery of special stains and immunohistochemistry used in diagnostic histopathology.

• Rotate responsibility for the above and perform the necessary maintenance of all laboratory instrumentation, including but not limited to the changing of instrument reagents used to process, stain, and coverslip tissue. Responsible for appropriate QA documentation with regard to maintenance and temperature logs to be performed on a daily basis.

• As assigned assist with grossing biopsy specimens

Qualifications

Required : NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist / documented eligibility including provisional/limited permit eligibility with demonstrated relevant experience or NYS License as a Histology Technician. Good interpersonal and communication skills are considered essential for this position. HT (ASCP) or eligible. Experience in renal, nerve, muscle specimens and biopsy grossing.

Preferred : NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. BS degree in biology, medical technology, or other life sciences, or an AAS degree from an accredited program in Histotechnology. Minimum one year Histology clinical laboratory experience, to include: Special stains, Immunohistochemistry staining and Microtomy. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or other life science.

Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

• • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

• • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.

• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay : for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions

• Shift Differentials : Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [email protected] . We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable law. This process is separate from and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

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Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $96,406 - $122,265 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

• Night shift differential ($15,000), evening shift differential ($10,000)

• Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Job Number: 2602768

Official Job Title: : TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist II/III/IV

Job Field : Laboratory

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : Histology

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours: : M-F 4am-12:30pm Pass Days: : Sat, Sun

Posting Start Date : Jul 29, 2026

Posting End Date : Oct 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary: : $96,406 - $122,265 Base

Salary Grade: : SL1

SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital

Req ID: 2602768