Career profile · SOC 29-2012.01

Histology Technicians

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

Histology Technicians prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies. The role shows low AI exposure (0.30 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

AI exposure
3.0/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

What does Histology Technicians do?

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

Will AI replace Histology Technicians?

Our AI-durability model gives Histology Technicians a score of 0.30 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Histology Technicians has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.

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