Pathology Technician

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the Military Treatment Facility, McChord. The incumbent processes cytology and histopathology specimens for pathology services under the direction of a pathologist or pathologist assistant. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Serve as a pathology technician in the Anatomic Pathology (AP) Service in the Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services.
• Prepare histopathology and cytopathology specimens for examination using anatomic pathology techniques.
• Perform accessioning, processing, and staining of routine gynecologic cytology specimens.
• Prepare surgical pathology and autopsy specimens and assists with autopsy procedures in the morgue.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and maintenance and records performance data.
• Dispose of biological and hazardous waste following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Monitor the operation and performance of laboratory equipment used in daily pathology operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education/Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens; preparing histologic tissue sections and slides for microscopic examination; assisting with autopsy procedures; and maintaining specimen accountability and pathology records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Laboratory Science, Histology, Chemistry or Biological Sciences. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Grade: GS 6. . Apply by 2026-11-16 on USAJOBS.