4T012 Histopathology Helper: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Histopathology Helper designation to Histology Technicians. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Histopathology Helper. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.
Typical national pay$47,650–$81,450Median $62,930 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
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Histology Technician
Summary
Histology technician preparing histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis, operating laboratory equipment and maintaining specimens for research studies
Experience
Histology Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax
Operated computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples
Archived diagnostic material, such as histologic slides and blocks
Maintained laboratory equipment, including microscopes, mass spectrometers, and microtomes
Served in a laboratory setting focused on histological analysis
Utilized immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths in daily tasks
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Histopathology Helper experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Histology Technicians?
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Fictional example: In my Histopathology Helper assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
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Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
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Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T07:45:11.796175+00:00.
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