Job Information
Actalent Histotechnician III in Tukwila, Washington
Description
The Histotechnician will perform all routine and special paraffin histotechnology duties in our state of the art CAP-certified pathology laboratory. Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist you will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around-times.
Embeds cuts stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.
Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems.
Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel assists in problem resolution.
Record transcribe and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol.
Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
ASCP HT or HTL Cert preferred.
Skilled in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, and routine special staining techniques.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tukwila,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.