Histology Technician

Pride Health is seeking a Histology Technician/Technologist to join a team in Houston, TX 77030. This is a 3+Months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion). opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Job Description: Seeking a skilled Histology Technician/Technologist with strong experience in routine histology, special stains, and tissue processing. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality histological preparations while maintaining strict turnaround times and quality standards in a hospital laboratory environment. Key Responsibilities Verify specimen identification, type, and adequacy per laboratory protocols Prioritize and manage workload based on turnaround time requirements Perform tissue processing using appropriate programs and reagent sequencing Embed tissue specimens and perform microtomy (≥30 blocks/hour) with precision Prepare sections at correct thickness with minimal quality issues Conduct routine and special stains (AFB, Gram, MSN, Oro) Perform coverslipping (≥3 slides/min) and ensure timely slide distribution Assist in procedures including liver biopsies and fine needle aspirations Handle fresh specimens across multiple departments (Cryostat, CT, EM lab, etc.) Troubleshoot technical and specimen-related issues effectively Required Qualifications Certification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) – Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Science or Histology Experience: Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience (hospital/reference lab preferred) Strong expertise in: Paraffin tissue processing Embedding and microtomy Routine histology workflows Preferred Skills Experience with special stains, frozen sections, and non-gynecologic cytology Familiarity with histology lab instrumentation: Tissue processors Embedding stations Microtomes Cryostats Stainers and microscopes Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities Effective communication and independent decision-making skills Basic computer proficiency and laboratory systems knowledge Additional Information: Location: Houston, TX 77030 Contract: 13 Weeks with possible extension Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM (8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week) Local Pay range: $35-$38/hour *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. Travel Gross Pay: $1600 - $1760/Week *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. Interested? Apply now! Pride-Health 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. 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. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.