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Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.

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