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

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