Histology Technician: Precision Diagnostics & QC

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

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston, Texas is seeking a Histology Technician to produce high quality diagnostic materials for our pathologists from client specimens. You will handle grossing, processing, embedding and H&E slides, special stains, IHC, and related QA tasks, with careful adherence to LIS workflows and safety protocols.

Qualifications include HS diploma or GED, NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist training or 60 credits in biology/chemistry, HT/HTL registration, and 1–5 years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelors in related science or NAACLS histotechnician/ histotechnologist program or credits toward 60 semester hours with biology and chemistry
• Valid HT or HTL registration; preference for QIHC
• 1–5 years of prior experience

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality diagnostic materials as requested by the pathologist to progress each specimen.
• Perform grossing, processing, embedding and routine H&E slides; special stains and recuts as needed.
• Support IHC, in-house or reference lab work, and related tasks; document QA and LIS activities.
• Maintain instrumentation, workspaces, and PPE; ensure accurate record-keeping and sample traceability

Job description

Socket.dev in Houston, Texas is seeking a Histology Technician to produce high quality diagnostic materials for our pathologists from client specimens. You will handle grossing, processing, embedding and H&E slides, special stains, IHC, and related QA tasks, with careful adherence to LIS workflows and safety protocols.

Qualifications include HS diploma or GED, NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist training or 60 credits in biology/chemistry, HT/HTL registration, and 1–5 years of