Diagnostic Histology Technician: Precision & Impact

Rippling, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Pathology is seeking a Histology Technician in Houston to produce high-quality diagnostic materials for pathologists. You will support grossing, processing, embedding, and slide preparations, ensuring accurate and timely results for clinicians.

The role emphasizes strict quality control, detailed documentation, and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and spaces to protect patient care and uphold standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelors in a related science field, or NAACLS accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program, or 60 credits with biology and chemistry.
• Valid HT or HTL registration; HT/HTL certification preferred (QIHC).

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality diagnostic materials as requested by the pathologist (grossing, processing, embedding, H&E slides).
• Perform quality control and document processes in LIS, spreadsheets, and manual methods; manage cases with a hard stop when needed.
• Clean and maintain instrumentation, benches, archived materials, and related products.

Skills

Histology

Quality control

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors in related science OR NAACLS Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program OR 60 credits biology/chemistry

Histotechnician HT/HTL registration (QIHC preferred)

Job description

Medical Pathology is seeking a Histology Technician in Houston to produce high-quality diagnostic materials for pathologists. You will support grossing, processing, embedding, and slide preparations, ensuring accurate and timely results for clinicians.

The role emphasizes strict quality control, detailed documentation, and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and spaces to protect patient care and uphold standards.