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Histology Technicians

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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

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Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

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Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Histologic Technician
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Blood Bank Technology Specialist
  • Hematology Technology/Technician
  • Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

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What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

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What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

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

Investigative

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

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.