Immunohistochemistry Histotechnologist

Responsibilities

• Section paraffin tissue specimens as requested.
• Perform Immunohistochemistry techniques, including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, reagent preparation, antibody staining, and antibody reactivity review.
• Perform and document IHC quality control activities according to laboratory procedures.
• Affix to IHC instrument maintenance, including daily setup, shutdown, cleaning, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment-related, staining-related, reagent-related, and workflow-related issues in a timely manner.
• Affix to lot-to-lot validation, antibody validation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate quality control, quality assurance, validation, and maintenance records.
• Support compliance with FDA, CAP/CLIA, NYS, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Adapt to updated workflows, procedures, and operational changes with an open mind and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, leads, pathologists, and team members to support patient care, laboratory quality, and turnaround time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license, Certified Histological Technologist license, or eligibility to obtain NYS licensure required.
• Prior experience in Histology and/or Immunohistochemistry is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instruments used in Immunohistochemistry.
• Knowledge of Immunohistochemistry antibodies, staining patterns, and antibody reactivity.
• Ability to perform dilutions and laboratory calculations accurately.
• Ability to assist with antibody optimization, validation, lot-to-lot validation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform IHC quality control and maintain complete documentation.
• Ability to perform routine IHC instrument maintenance and recognize instrument-related issues.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to staining quality, instrument function, reagents, and workflow.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong digital literacy, including working with laboratory databases and computer systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex, high-volume, and sometimes conflicting information effectively.
• Good decision-making skills, with proven ability to make timely decisions that support laboratory operations.
• Commitment to compliance with FDA, CAP/CLIA, NYS, and Joint Commission regulations.
• Open-minded and flexible with updated workflows, process improvements, and operational changes.
• Eager to take on new opportunities and challenging assignments with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Benefits

• 10% overnight differential & additional 10% differential for Sundays (20%!)