Histologic Technician

Extended Job Title

Histologic Technician

This position is responsible for providing technical support in the histology laboratory. Employees in this position process, embed, cut, stain, and prepare tissue slides for pathologist review during diagnostic evaluations.

• Immediate specimen handling.
• Accuracy in specimen , cutting, staining, and cover slipping.
• Ensures daily/weekly cleaning, reagent change, and rotation are performed.
• Ability to test tissue for efficient decalcification.
• Continuity of documentation for multiple technicians.
• Properly sections tissue in paraffin blocks.
• Orients sections properly on slides.
• Follows protocols for different tissue types.
• Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks.

Must be a Certified Histotechnician.

High School Diploma or equivalent; four years of experience, of which two years are in a histology department involving fixation, microtomy, processing, staining, and gross room work.

Full Time

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website: https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan

Other

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other institution in Texas, serving over 10 million individuals across 121 counties. The university is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond through world‑class education and compassionate patient care.