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Histotechnician I - Histology

Mayo Clinic

Scottsdale, AZFull-time$30.54–45.87/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.54–45.87/hr
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

HT (ASCP) Certification Or Within 18 Months, required

Job overview

The Histotechnician I processes surgical pathology specimens to support patient diagnosis, treatment, and care. The role may include tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, high-complexity testing, equipment maintenance, record retention, and staff training. The position may involve travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses. Mayo Clinic does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer for this vacancy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical Specimen Processing, nice to haveEmbedding, nice to haveMicrotomy, nice to haveCryotomy, nice to haveFrozen Section Staining, nice to haveH&E Staining, nice to haveSpecial Staining, nice to haveImmunohistochemistry, nice to haveGross Examination, nice to haveEquipment Maintenance, nice to havePathology Laboratory Information System, nice to haveTroubleshooting, requiredLifespan Growth and Development, requiredPatient Data Assessment, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganization, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredJudgment, required

Qualifications

Associate of Science in Histology, Biology, or Related, nice to haveCLIA High-Complexity Testing Eligibility or One Year Histology Experience, nice to haveNAACLS-Accredited Histology Program, nice to haveTwo Years Certified HT (ASCP) Experience, nice to haveHT (ASCP) Certification or Within 18 Months, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Histotechnician I will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens.

Responsibilities may include processing, embedding and microtomy of all surgical tissues; cryotomy and frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining; high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry; gross examination/tissue processing of surgical biopsies; equipment maintenance and record retention; training staff; knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System and other duties as assigned.

The position may involve travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses.

Furthermore, may perform high volume automated immunohistochemical (IHC) staining.

The individual must demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and age-specific needs is also required. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

Visit the Clinical Labs career site (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/clinicallabs) to watch a brief video of Dane discussing a life-changing career in Histology at Mayo Clinic.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program

Qualifications

Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology or having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical science; or meet CLIA-88 regulations (42CFR493.1487 through 1491) for high complexity testing and one (1) year histology experience; or successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology Program.

Two years as certified HT (ASCP) preferred.

Certification and License:

HT (ASCP) certification is required; or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire is required.

Additional Qualifications:

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues.

ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:

  • CV/Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)

  • Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$30.54 - $45.87 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday; 4:00am - 12:30pm

Weekend Schedule

Rotating on-call weekends

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jenny Lane

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,137 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30.54–45.87/hr
  • Arizona median$19–25/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–26/hr1,051 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $38.21/hr, is 75% above the Arizona median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Arizona and 2,137 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (902 postings).
Education
276 of the 2,137 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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