From Histotechnologists to …

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

Typical skills in this occupation (O*NET)

BiologyProduction and ProcessingReading ComprehensionChemistryMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingCustomer and Personal Service

1. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Chemistry, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Critical Thinking, Biology, Active Listening

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Computers and ElectronicsScienceMathematicsAdministrativeMedicine and Dentistry

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

   • Cytotechnologist · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA

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2. Cytogenetic Technologists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Reading Comprehension, Biology, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Active Listening, Writing

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   ScienceTime ManagementSystems Analysis

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

   • Cytotechnologist · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA

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3. Cytotechnologists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Biology, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, English Language

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Medicine and DentistryAdministrativeSocial PerceptivenessTime Management

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

   • Cytotechnologist · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA

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4. Biological Technicians

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Biology, Reading Comprehension, English Language, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Active Learning

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   ScienceComputers and ElectronicsMathematics

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Biological Science Technician (Fish) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Anderson, CA
   • Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences · California State University · Pomona, CA

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5. Neurodiagnostic Technologists

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   English Language, Customer and Personal Service, Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Computers and ElectronicsMedicine and DentistryPsychologySocial PerceptivenessEducation and Training

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

   • Student Service Center Specialist · California State University · Sacramento, CA

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Occupation data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. JOBUS modified the data for display.