Is being a histology technician a good fit for you?
Prepares thin slices of body tissue on slides so doctors can study them under a microscope.
What the work involves
- Cuts thin slices of body tissue for microscope examination.
- Sets tissue samples in wax blocks, or soaks them with wax.
- Mounts tissue samples on glass slides.
- Stains tissue samples with dyes or chemicals so cell details show under microscopes.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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