Key responsibilities involve meticulously processing tissue specimens, preparing slides through embedding, trimming, microtomy, and staining using various histochemical techniques, and performing quality control checks for accuracy. The role also includes optimizing turnaround time, assisting with labor planning and inventory management, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Requirements summary
The role requires performing detailed technical duties in a pathology lab, including specimen processing, slide preparation, and quality assurance checks, with opportunities to master specialized stains and informatics tasks within an LIS. Candidates should be ready for a travel assignment starting March 5, 2026, and demonstrate precision and initiative in a collaborative team setting.
Quality ControlInventory ManagementTrimmingInformaticsImmunohistochemistryTissue ProcessingSectioningLISStainingEmbeddingMicrotomyMountingSpecial StainsHistochemical TechniquesTurnaround Time Optimization
Job description
Embark on a meaningful journey as a Histology Tech in Corvallis, Oregon, where your meticulous work translates tissue into clarity, guiding diagnoses and patient care.
In this role, you will be at the heart of the pathology lab, performing embedding, trimming, sectioning, staining, and mounting with precision.
Your attention to detail ensures specimen integrity, accurate labeling, and timely turnaround, empowering pathologists to deliver definitive insights that shape treatments and outcomes.
This travel-ready assignment begins March 5, 2026, for multiple weeks with the potential for extension, offering structured opportunities to sharpen technique across diverse cases while you explore the diverse landscapes of Oregon in your downtime.
Picture yourself contributing to high‑quality workflows in a supportive team, where each slide tells a story and your expertise accelerates patient care.
Beyond the lab, Oregon offers natural beauty from the volcanic peaks to the forested trails and the Willamette Valley’s wine country, providing refreshing escapes after shifts.
Corvallis blends small‑town charm with scientific vitality, home to Oregon State University and a thriving biotech community.
Working here means access to excellent schools, vibrant farmers markets, and a safe, walkable downtown with restaurants, cafés, and cultural events.
The Willamette River and nearby mountains offer hiking, cycling, and riverside picnics; the Pacific coast, the Cascade Range, and Crater Lake are reachable weekend getaways.
If you enjoy a balance of outdoor recreation and academic energy, Corvallis provides it.
For those exploring broader horizons, the travel program also supports placements across the U.S., enabling you to experience new labs, equipment platforms, and collaborative teams while keeping your base in this welcoming Oregon city.
You’ll appreciate the region’s high quality of life, access to trails, coffee culture, approachable winters, and a community that values work‑life balance.
The lab culture here emphasizes teamwork, precision, and continual learning, with colleagues who share a commitment to patient outcomes and professional growth.
Key responsibilities include processing tissue specimens with meticulous orientation and labeling, preparing slides through embedding, trimming, microtomy, and staining using a range of histochemical techniques, and performing quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Benefits
Housing assistance
24/7 support
Sign-on style bonus
You’ll participate in turnaround time optimization, labor planning, and inventory management for reagents and consumables, while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The role offers frequent opportunities to master specialized stains and informatics tasks within an LIS, supporting pathologists with accurate data entry and documentation.
You’ll gain exposure to automation platforms, digital pathology workflows, and the latest histology methods, with opportunities to grow into lead technician or trainer roles as you demonstrate reliability, accuracy, and leadership.
In addition to daily technical duties, the position emphasizes professional development through continuing education credits and targeted skill-building, enabling you to expand your repertoire in immunohistochemistry, special stains, or advanced tissue processing.
We offer competitive compensation in your weekly pay range of $1,641 to $1,738, with guaranteed 40 hours per week and consistent scheduling across weeks.
The employment package includes a sign‑on style bonus and housing assistance to ease relocation and travel logistics, plus extension opportunities that recognize your reliability and contributions.
Our travel program provides 24/7 support from our dedicated team, ensuring you have assistance on the go, from arrival to shift changes and any unexpected challenges.
You can count on thorough onboarding, clear performance feedback, and a culture that values your voice in shaping workflows.
The collaboration with clinicians, pathologists, and lab staff creates a dynamic environment where your precision and initiative shine, and where you can make a tangible difference in patient care while taking part in a wide range of clinical specimens and laboratory processes.
You’ll be reminded that every slide represents a patient’s story and your role is essential to advancing accuracy and care.
Additionally, the program offers extensions to continue your assignment beyond the initial weeks, enabling you to build relationships with facilities and demonstrate your reliability and adaptability in varied settings.
Our company is committed to empowering healthcare professionals, prioritizing your career progression, well‑being, and a supportive work environment. We believe in transparent communication, mentorship, and recognition for excellence, providing structured growth opportunities, curated training resources, and access to senior clinicians for guidance. By fostering collaboration across sites and disciplines, we help you expand your clinical network, refine your craft, and advance toward leadership or specialized technical roles. Our mission is to enable you to deliver high‑quality patient care while achieving personal and professional fulfillment, with a culture that respects work‑life balance, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
If you’re ready to apply your histology expertise, embrace new environments, and grow with a company that values your contribution, apply today. Begin your Corvallis adventure in March 2026 and explore opportunities across the U.S. while enjoying robust support, competitive pay, housing assistance, and the chance to extend your assignment as you demonstrate your capabilities. Your precision can make a real difference in patient care.
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