Histology Technician: Precision Diagnostic Materials

Medical Pathology Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Pathology Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a Histology Technician to produce high-quality diagnostic materials for pathologists, handling grossing, embedding, sectioning, stains, and IHC.

The role requires adherence to QC, LIS documentation, PPE, and potential gross dissection with credentialing.

Candidates typically have an Associate or Bachelor's in a related science, NAACLS histotechnician program, HT/HTL registration, and 1–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a science degree or equivalent with lab exposure.
• Approved NAACLS histotechnician program or active HT/HTL registration.
• 1–5 years of histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality diagnostic materials as directed by pathologist.
• Grossing, embedding, and H&E slide preparation.
• Perform special stains and IHC via in-house or reference labs.
• Quality control and documentation using LIS and spreadsheets.
• Maintain instruments, PPE and lab spaces; ensure safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory workflow

Quality control

Education

Associate or Bachelor in related science

NAACLS Histotechnician program

60 credits in biology/chemistry

Tools

LIS

Job description

Medical Pathology Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a Histology Technician to produce high-quality diagnostic materials for pathologists, handling grossing, embedding, sectioning, stains, and IHC.

The role requires adherence to QC, LIS documentation, PPE, and potential gross dissection with credentialing.

Candidates typically have an Associate or Bachelor's in a related science, NAACLS histotechnician program, HT/HTL registration, and 1–5 years of experience.