Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Prep & Staining

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,950 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Histotechnologist to perform complex histological procedures on patient specimens under supervision.

You will process, analyze, and report tests with accuracy, calibrate equipment, document meticulously, and maintain a safe, collaborative lab environment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with biology and chemistry hours or an accredited Histotechnology program, plus relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry (must include both), and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Option 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry (must include both), and one year full‑time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

Responsibilities

• Receives, accession, as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess and make decisions for proper handling and processing of specimens with minimal or no guidance.
• Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.
• Monitor technical aspects of the department, and is a resource for technical information.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement program.

Skills

Histotechnologist

Education

Bachelor Degree with 30 semester hours biology & chemistry

Accredited Histotechnology program

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Histotechnologist to perform complex histological procedures on patient specimens under supervision.

You will process, analyze, and report tests with accuracy, calibrate equipment, document meticulously, and maintain a safe, collaborative lab environment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with biology and chemistry hours or an accredited Histotechnology program, plus relevant experience.