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Histotechnologist | Houston, TX | 13 Weeks Contract
Are you the kind of laboratory professional who can turn a tiny tissue sample into a big diagnostic difference? We’re looking for an experienced Histotechnologist to join a pathology laboratory team in Houston, TX. If precision, consistency, and attention to microscopic detail are your superpowers, this opportunity deserves a closer look.
Job Details
- Position: Histotechnologist
- Location: Houston, TX
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Night Shift
- Schedule: 5×8
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Pay Rate:$37 to $42 per hour
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process human tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis
- Perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining procedures
- Prepare paraffin tissue blocks and produce high-quality tissue sections
- Perform routine and special stains according to laboratory protocols
- Assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures and other advanced histology techniques as required
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
- Perform quality control checks to ensure specimen integrity and accurate test results
- Label, track, and document specimens accurately throughout the testing process
- Review slides for technical quality and prepare them for pathologist interpretation
- Maintain accurate records in the laboratory information system (LIS)
- Follow laboratory safety, infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
- Communicate specimen or processing issues promptly to supervisors and pathologists
- Participate in quality improvement activities and laboratory workflow optimization
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of recent Histotechnologist experience
- ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) required by facility
- Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques
- Experience with routine and special stains
- Familiarity with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures preferred
- Experience working with laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Strong attention to detail and specimen identification accuracy
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high-quality laboratory standards
- Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, and diagnostic accuracy