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Histologic Assistant

Primary Location Honolulu, Hawaii Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $22.3 - $28.82 / hour
Job Number 1383379 Date posted 09/26/2025
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Job Summary:

Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Receives, records, and accessions specimens of tissues from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies.

  • Fixes tissues in fixing solutions for prescribed length of time.

  • Dehydrates tissue sections by immersion in alcohol baths.

  • Impregnates sections with paraffin. Dehydrates, clears, and impregnates tissue using automated tissue processor as necessary. Imbeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning.

  • Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens. Mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides.

  • Performs variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining.

  • Examines sample of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory.

  • Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides.

  • Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Minimum six (6) months of related experience.

Education

  • Post high school coursework or training in histologic procedures.
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, adaptability and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum one (1) year of pathology laboratory experience.
  • Associates degree in chemistry and/or biological sciences.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Malama Ohana SNF/Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 05:00 AM Working Hours End: 03:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-02|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Entry Level Department: Moanalua Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 1208 Pay Range: $22.3 - $28.82 / hour Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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