Histology Technician

Proforma Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Houston is hiring a Histology Technician to accession, process, embed, section, and stain tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation. You will operate and maintain histology equipment and support clinical diagnostics, research, and education with accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, rigorous quality control, and thorough documentation, while collaborating with scientific staff to ensure reliable results and high-quality slides for pathology review.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with histology techniques and slide preparation for microscopic analysis.
• Good documentation practices and attention to detail; ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Accession and prepare tissue specimens through processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain histology instrumentation.
• Perform routine and special stains, including IHC.
• Maintain rigorous quality control and complete documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and collaborate in a laboratory team.

Skills

Histology techniques

Slide preparation

Documentation practices

Laboratory safety

Teamwork

Job description

Accession, process, embed, cut, and stain tissue specimens to produce high-quality slides for microscopic evaluation. Operate and maintain histology equipment, ensuring specimens are prepared accurately and efficiently. Perform routine and special stains, including IHC, and support clinical diagnostics, research, and education.

Key Duties

• Accession and prepare tissue specimens through all histology workflow steps (processing, embedding, sectioning, staining).
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain histology instrumentation.
• Conduct routine and special staining procedures, including IHC.
• Perform rigorous quality control and maintain complete, accurate documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and collaborate effectively in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency with histology techniques and slide preparation for microscopic analysis.
• Ability to execute both routine and special staining protocols.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and documentation practices.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and teamwork.