Histopathology Technologist
- Location
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Science & Research
- Salary
- $58,193 – $92,541 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 5 Nov 2026
About the role
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, is hiring a Histopathology Technologist for its pathology laboratory. You will section surgical and autopsy specimens, process and embed tissue, prepare routine and special stains including immunohistochemistry and frozen sections, check quality microscopically, prepare stains and solutions, and troubleshoot staining problems. Applicants need U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, a qualifying degree route, and current ASCP histotechnologist (HTL) certification; GS-9 also requires one year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-7. This full-time post spans GS-7 to GS-9, paying $58,193 to $92,541 a year, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Note the cap: this listing closes once 50 applications are received, which may be sooner than 5 November 2026 — apply through the official USAJOBS listing linked below without delay.
Requirements
Apply via the official USAJOBS listing linked below before the closing date. Applicants need U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and current ASCP histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center)’s own application page to send your application.
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