Senior Research Histology Technician

The Veterinary Medicine and Surgery department exists to serve UT MD Anderson research programs. Our primary aim is to provide the best possible veterinary care, facilities and services in support of the institutional animal care and use program, in keeping with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accreditation standards. The Senior Research Histology Technician provides technical expertise, coordination, administrative support and/or supervision in a histology research laboratory. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and assay optimization, digital slide scanning, and animal research. The ideal candidate will have one of the following qualifications: at least three years of histopathology experience within the past ten years under the supervision of a pathologist certified (or eligible) by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or an equivalently certified medical scientist; or at least one year of relevant histopathology experience combined with successful completion of a NAACLS‑accredited Histotechnician program and current active HT (ASCP) certification. Salary range: Minimum $32.21 - Midpoint $40.14 - Maximum $48.08 per hour, based on a 40‑hour work week. Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑4:30 pm. Work location: Texas Medical Center. Benefits Employer‑paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer‑paid life and reduced salary protection programs. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. Responsibilities Specimen Collection, Handling, and Tissue Processing Receive and accession specimens submitted to the laboratory or necropsy room. Prepare microscope slides of animal tissues for pathologist review. Perform necropsy, grossing, fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting of paraffin‑embedded and frozen tissues. Perform special histology procedures as required by research protocols. Follow project‑specific instructions from pathologists and investigators. Select and run appropriate controls for specific testing. Perform quality checks on all slides and verify controls prior to case sign‑out. Case Management and Archiving Deliver completed cases as directed by pathologists or investigators. Archive wet tissues, slide files, paraffin blocks, and archive room records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the archive room. Documentation Assign accession numbers to specimens and animals received. Ensure accurate specimen labeling and correct entry of submission data into electronic or manual logbooks. Equipment and Area Maintenance Perform routine and specialized maintenance on microtomes, cryostats, tissue processors, automated coverslippers, automated H&E stainers, and automated IHC stainers. Rotate assigned equipment maintenance duties to maintain laboratory‑wide competence. Operational Support Communicate with personnel and investigators in a courteous and professional manner. Provide backup support for the Chief, Histology Laboratory as needed. Assist with daily task assignments, customer service issues, equipment troubleshooting, and final case revisions in iLab. Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Preferred: Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program or an Associate's Degree. Work Experience Required: Five years Histology Technician experience with required education or three years Histopathology experience within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist with Associate's degree or one year required experience with successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program. Preferred: Previous hands‑on experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and assay optimization, digital slide scanning, and animal research. Licenses and Certifications Required: HT — Histologic Technician American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180942 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000 FLSA: non‑exempt and eligible for overtime payFund Type: Soft Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center