Senior Research Histology Technician

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. The salary range is Minimum $32.21 – Midpoint $40.14 – Maximum $48.08 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week. The typical work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm. The work location is Texas Medical Center. Why Us? This role offers the opportunity to directly support groundbreaking cancer research through high-quality veterinary histology services while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. UT MD Anderson values professional growth, technical excellence, and work-life balance, providing a stable schedule, meaningful scientific impact, and long-term career development within one of the world's leading cancer research institutions. Responsibilities Specimen Collection, Handling, and Tissue Processing Case Management and Archiving Documentation Equipment and Area Maintenance Operational Support 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 National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (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) 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. 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.