Histology Technician I

Socket.dev; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University VMBS is seeking a Histology Technician I in College Station, TX, to perform advanced immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining while supporting routine tissue processing and diagnostic workups.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of lab experience; HT/HTL ASCP certification and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences are preferred. Salary is $18/hour, with full-time staff status; cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Two years of experience in laboratory work or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Immunofluorescence (IFC) staining protocols on tissue sections.
• Assists with testing, validating new antibodies, and optimizing protocol parameters for veterinary diagnostic and research needs.
• Assists in maintaining procedural logs, updating laboratory SOPs, and documenting antibody cross-reactivity and specs.

Education

HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Histology equipment knowledge

IHC/IFC staining techniques

Job description

Job Title Histology Technician I

Agency Texas A&M University

Department Vet Med Pathobiology

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location College Station, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culturethatrespectsall perspectives, talents&livedexperiences.Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&MCollegeof Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS)is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, trainingnearly 600Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty,staffand students in teaching,researchand outreach programs.

What we want

The IHC/IFC Technician I will focus mainly on advanced immunohistochemistry, which includes optimizing complex protocols, validating antibodies, and staining slides for diagnostic and research cases. This position will cross train in the diagnostic histology lab to handle routine tasks like receiving, processing, and preparing tissue specimens for Pathologist review. This role combines core histology processes such as embedding, microtomy, and routine staining with specialized automated and manual IHC and IFC techniques. In addition, the technician helps with quality control, equipment maintenance, and supporting student workers and other techs.

What you need to know

• Salary: $18/hour

• Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX

• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload themonthe application under the CV/Resume section.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.

• Two years of experience in laboratory work or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of related laboratory experience including microtomy, tissue processing, and basic IHC/IFC staining techniques.

• HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), or equivalent certification.

• Experience with antibody optimization, image analysis/fluorescence microscopy, automated IHC stainers, and digital scanning software.

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related scientific field.

• Working knowledge of histology related equipment and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of tissue processing, antigen retrieval, sectioning, and staining techniques.

• Ability to troubleshoot routine equipment and staining artifacts.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily task workflows under deadlines.

• Customer-service oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with pathologists, residents, and lab personnel.

Responsibilities

IHC / IFC & Protocol Optimization

• Performs manual and automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Immunofluorescence (IFC) staining protocols on tissue sections.

• Assists with testing, validating new antibodies, and optimizing protocol parameters for veterinary diagnostic and research needs.

• Assists in maintaining procedural logs, updating laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and documenting antibody cross-reactivity and specs.

Histology Operations & Specimen Processing

• Receives tissue specimens for clinical/diagnostic cases; sorts and prioritizes tissues based on urgency and lab standards.

• Operates