IHC Technician

About Us

HistoWiz is the largest online histopathology company, based in New York City. Our mission is to help biomedical researchers find cures by accelerating histopathology and enabling global collaboration. Since inception in 2013, we have doubled our month-over-month sales, driven primarily by customer referrals. We are profitable, have won numerous awards, and are funded by prestigious investors, including Y-Combinator and Zhenfund. Our team consists of seasoned scientists with experience at leading academic institutions who have published high-impact research in top biomedicine journals.

We serve over 3,000 paying customers globally from top academic institutions (e.g., MSKCC, Harvard, Stanford, HHMI) and pharmaceutical companies (e.g., CRISPR, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron). We process tissue specimens and digitize results, hosting client data on our proprietary platform, PathologyMap™. This platform enables industry-leading turnaround time for diagnosis, online viewing, sharing, and search, bridging scientists, doctors, and patients worldwide to collaboratively conquer life-threatening diseases.

About the Role

The IHC Technician will work under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Laboratory Operations to apply a working knowledge and skill of designated IHC Technician-related duties and tasks in support of the Department, completing the daily assigned Histology workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform “routine” antibody staining and Histochemical staining procedures
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance procedures
• Perform antibody and equipment validations
• Operate automated IHC stainers and cover slippers
• Troubleshoot quality issues
• Create and/or monitor essential documents through daily operations
• Exchange instrument-specific reagents at designated intervals
• Complete instrument-specific QC documentation in a timely manner
• Properly handle and dispose of chemical waste
• Immediately notify supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation
• Perform QC/QA of all antibodies
• Immediately report existing and/or potential problems to the proper authority
• Maintain accurate work records (e.g., Maintenance Logs, Temperature Logs)
• Evaluate new equipment and procedures
• Review slides for overall quality of preparation, including staining intensity, proper cover slipping, and stain artifacts

Requirements

• Thorough working knowledge of IHC staining procedures, Histochemical staining, and routine Histology procedures
• Availability for an 8:30 am - 5 pm shift, Monday through Friday, with weekend availability as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred
• Tech-savvy and a fast learner (experience with proprietary digital LIMS systems is a plus)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• HTL or QIHC licenses are a plus
• Experience working at a biotech company preferred
• Knowledge of IHC and Special Stains

Schedule

Day shift: 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with weekend availability as needed.