Job Details

Position: Histotechnician / Histotechnologist (HT/HTL – ASCP Certified)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM start, 40 hours/week (5×8 hr shifts)

Contract Length: 20 weeks

Location: Houston, Texas, 77030

Key Responsibilities

• Verify specimen identification, type, and size; prioritize workload per protocols
• Process tissue samples using tissue processors (correct solutions/programs)
• Embed and section tissue (≥30 blocks/hour) with high quality standards
• Perform routine and special stains (AFB, MSN, Gram, ORO, etc.)
• Coverslip slides (≥3 slides/min), label, and distribute for pathologist review
• Assist with biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and specimen retrieval
• Troubleshoot and perform inquiry functions (technical/specimen/results)
• Maintain high-quality output (max one complaint from pathologist)

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years paid histology experience (hospital/reference lab preferred)
• Strong embedding and microtomy skills
• Experience with special stains, frozen sections, and cytology (preferred)
• Knowledge of lab equipment (tissue processors, cryostats, microscopes, etc.)
• Good communication, judgment, and multitasking ability
• Basic computer skills

Education & Certification

• Required: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification
• Associate's degree in Science or Histology
• English proficiency (read/write/speak)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.