Histology Technician - Mohs Surgery

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mohs Surgery department is seeking a Histology Technician to conduct grossing and embedding of tissue specimens and ensure precise preparation for histology analysis. The role prepares histology materials for pathologist review using departmental procedures and high-quality technical skills, while meeting or exceeding productivity standards. The technician also supports specimen processing, laboratory informatics, safety, quality assurance, equipment evaluation, and solution preparation, and may help train new laboratory personnel. The primary work location is the Medical Center. The employee must be willing to travel to the West Houston or The Woodlands location at least once per month as business needs require. Onsite presence is required. Shift options are 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (10-hour shift) and 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (8-hour shift). Salary range: $57,500–$86,500, with a midpoint of $72,000. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical and dental benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure; satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

Three years of Histology Technician experience, subject to the alternative experience pathways stated in the posting.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Onsite presence is required.
Willingness to travel to the West Houston or The Woodlands location at least once per month as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)-accredited Histotechnician program or an associate’s degree.
Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) registration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
With an associate’s degree, one year of 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 successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare histology materials for pathologist review using established departmental procedures and high-quality technical skills.
Produce histology materials at or above productivity standards.
Assist in training new laboratory personnel.
Process specimens, including identifying, sorting, and labeling blocks and slides.
Use the laboratory informatics system to document workflow and track and identify specimens.
Perform laboratory duties in accordance with established safety guidelines.
Review patient material as part of section quality assurance and participate in laboratory quality control processes.
Evaluate new equipment, procedures, and techniques and participate in their implementation.
Prepare reagents and solutions.
Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.