--- title: Histology Technician description: Yosemite Pathology & Precision Pathology is hiring for the Histology Technician role in Bakersfield, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/histology-technician-at-yosemite-pathology-and-precision-pathology-01a0b3d7-c7af-747f-a3fb-06931c4f1607 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Yosemite Pathology & Precision Pathology as Histology Technician in Bakersfield, CA. Pays $47.8K–$77K per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7p9cek.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Yosemite Pathology & Precision Pathology | | **Location** | Bakersfield, CA | | **Salary** | $47.8K/hr - $77K/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Yosemite Pathology & Precision Pathology. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Yosemite Pathology & Precision Pathology. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $80,000 – $94,000 a year (median $80,000). ## Description Yosemite Pathology is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology, and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service. **Summary/Objective** The Histology Technician is responsible for preparing slides from tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. **Shift:** Tuesday - Saturday 10:00pm - 6:30am **Essential Functions** - Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench - Paraffin embedding of routine Anatomic Pathology tissue specimens. - Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine Anatomic Pathology tissue specimens cutting of all "levels", "recuts", "re-embeds" and stains - Basic understanding of the H&E stain - Ability to check "H&E" control for stain quality - Daily maintenance of the Prisma stainer and coverslipper - Retrieving correct tissue blocks and slides from storage areas - Maintain special stain control bank and cutting control blocks as needed - Basic understanding of the H&E stain - Ability to troubleshoot Prisma stainer issues - Basic understanding of Histology special stains and the tissue components they stain for, use of appropriate controls. **Job Requirements and Skills** - 2 - 4 years of Histology experience - Preferred ASCP HT Certification - Associate's degree in biology or related field (Preferred) - Intermediate computer skills - Strong communication skills, verbally and written. - Manual Dexterity and strong attention to detail **Compensation and Benefits** - The compensation is $47,840 – $66,560 annually paid semi-monthly on an eight (8) hour per day, forty (40) hour per week. Final salary offer subject to multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, geographic location of the role, and current market data. - 401(k) includes an employer match up to 4% - Robust health plans including dental, vision, life, and mental health support. - Offer generous annual vacation and sick time. - 10 paid holidays - Annual scrub allowance for Lab roles All offers of employment at Yosemite Pathology are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. ## Skills - Special Stains - Cleaning - Embedded Systems - Manual Dexterity - Certification in Clinical Pathology - Prisma ORM - Attention to Detail - Maintenance - Communication - Paraffin Embedding ## Benefits - Mental Health - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Clinical Laboratory Science jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Histotechnologist / Histotechnician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science/histotechnologist-histotechnician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260755 jobs - [Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-and-diagnostic-laboratories?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14727 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)