Duties and Responsibilities:
Histology Specialists prepare tissue samples that are used by physicians to determine if a patient has a disease, dysfunction, or malignancy. Histologists prepare samples by using equipment to thinly slice tissue samples. They then mount the thin slices on microscope slides and use chemicals to stain them so important structures are visible. Histologists perform more complex and advanced procedures than technicians and often also perform management functions. They work in hospital, veterinary, pharmacy, or research laboratories.
Average Salary:
$22,000 - $35,000 (Histologic technicians)
$30,000 - $50,000 (Histologists)
Educational Requirements:
Students should focus on Math, Science, and English. To become a histologist, students must either earn a bachelor's degree that includes a one year clinical internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab. They must also pass a national examination.
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