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 ResponsibilitiesVerify specimen identification, type, and adequacy per laboratory protocolsPrioritize and manage workload based on turnaround time requirementsPerform tissue processing using appropriate programs and reagent sequencingEmbed tissue specimens and perform microtomy (≥30 blocks/hour) with precisionPrepare sections at correct thickness with minimal quality issuesConduct routine and special stains (AFB, Gram, MSN, Oro)Perform coverslipping (≥3 slides/min) and ensure timely slide distributionAssist in procedures including liver biopsies and fine needle aspirationsHandle fresh specimens across multiple departments (Cryostat, CT, EM lab, etc.)Troubleshoot technical and specimen-related issues effectivelyRequired QualificationsCertification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) – RequiredEducation: Associate’s Degree in Science or HistologyExperience: Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience (hospital/reference lab preferred)Strong expertise in:Paraffin tissue processingEmbedding and microtomyRoutine histology workflowsPreferred SkillsExperience with special stains, frozen sections, and non-gynecologic cytologyFamiliarity with histology lab instrumentation:Tissue processorsEmbedding stationsMicrotomesCryostatsStainers and microscopesStrong problem-solving and multitasking abilitiesEffective communication and independent decision-making skillsBasic computer proficiency and laboratory systems knowledgeAdditional Information:Location: Houston, TX 77030Contract: 13 Weeks with possible extensionShift 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 OpportunityPride-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 EmploymentPride-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.AccommodationsWe 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.