Histotechnologist

A histotechnologist prepares thin sections of tissue — from biopsies, tumours, and surgical specimens — so that pathologists can examine them under the microscope and diagnose disease. They fix, embed, and slice tissue, apply chemical stains that colour different structures, and run specialised techniques like immunohistochemistry that make specific cells visible.

They work in hospital pathology labs and research labs, often on shifts, handling chemicals and precision equipment. The role suits meticulous people who like bench science and repeatable craft, since the quality of a diagnosis depends on the quality of the slide they produce.