Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
<ul><li>Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.</li><li>Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.</li><li>Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.</li><li>Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.</li><li>Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.</li><li>Freeze tissue specimens.</li><li>Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.</li><li>Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.</li><li>Maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.</li><li>Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.</li><li>Supervise histology laboratory activities.</li><li>Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.</li><li>Teach students or other staff.</li></ul>