Histotechnologist - Tissue Processing & IHC Expert

Precision Medicine Group, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group, LLC. is seeking a Registered Histotechnician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on accurate processing of tissue sections, including grossing tasks, embedding, H&E staining, and quality control.

Experience with IHC platforms (Dako, Leica, Ventana) and TMA is essential. ASCP HT/HTL certification or eligibility is required, with certification within 6 months of hire. Qualifications include a BA/BS with 0–2+ years of related experience, strong manual dexterity, and the

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 0-2+ years of related experience.
• Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP or HT certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Qualified for grossing tasks
• Experience loading, changing, cleaning, and troubleshooting tissue processors
• Spawning, trimming, and embedding tissue
• Perform routine H&E staining followed by glass/film coverslipping
• TMA creation, both manually and automated
• Strong microtomy experience-various thickness per project requirements, ability to obtain curls at various thickness, TMA sectioning
• IHC Experience: various platforms (Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA), validations, assay transfer, assay development, concentrations/dilutions
• Pipetting
• Digital slide scanning, quality control of images
• Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
• Routine equipment cleaning/maintenance tasks
• Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels
• Maintain a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
• Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action
• Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory, and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
• Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CLIA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Histology

IHC experience

Microtomy

Pipetting

Quality control

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dako Autostainer

Dako Omnis

Leica BOND III

Ventana BenchMark ULTRA

Job description

Precision Medicine Group, LLC. is seeking a Registered Histotechnician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on accurate processing of tissue sections, including grossing tasks, embedding, H&E staining, and quality control.

Experience with IHC platforms (Dako, Leica, Ventana) and TMA is essential. ASCP HT/HTL certification or eligibility is required, with certification within 6 months of hire. Qualifications include a BA/BS with 0–2+ years of related experience, strong manual dexterity, and the