O*NET-SOC 29-2012.01

Histology Technicians

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.Core22795
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.Core22796
Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.Core22799
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.Core22801
Freeze tissue specimens.Core22797
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.Core22800
Archive diagnostic material, such as histologic slides and blocks.Core22794
Maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.Core22798

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 10 examples in 7 categories, 6 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Label making software

Brady Specimen Labeling System
Specimen labeling system software

Medical software

Cerner Millennium
Laboratory information system LIS
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens from patients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 5

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.