Immunohistochemistry Tech/UKHC

Location: Lexington, KY | Full-time Staff Position | Grade 10 | Requisition RE56150 | Application deadline: 11/02/2026

About the role

Busy academic medical center seeks an Immunohistochemistry technologist with a wide range of experience in tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry. Experience running Ventana and Dako/Agilent IHC instrumentation platforms is preferred. Experience with cryostat sectioning and direct immunofluorescence is preferred. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment is required. Must meet high complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and files slides and blocks
• Assists with quality control and quality assurance record keeping
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, and staff
• Attention to detail is a must
• Must meet high complexity testing requirements

Requirements

• Associate's degree (AS) or equivalent
• 2 years of related experience
• HT or HTL certification required within one year of hire date
• Must meet CLIA high complexity testing personnel requirements

Skills

• Routine histology and IHC experience
• Certification (HT/HTL) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of CLIA high complexity testing personnel requirements

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects and/or patients greater than 50 lbs.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens
• Regular exposure to chemicals and fumes
• Repetitive motion required at least half the time
• Risk of back injury

Schedule

40 hours/week; shift may vary; holiday and weekend call may be required.

Pay

Salary range: $23.25–39.10/hour.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science

Supervisory responsibilities: No.