Evening Histology Technician: Precision Lab for Diagnostic Impact

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking qualified staff for Histology roles in a high-volume laboratory. You will support diagnostic care by preparing tissue samples, embedding, sectioning, and staining, with opportunities to work in immunochemistry and molecular methods.

Positions depend on educational background and certification, with evenings or night shifts. Candidates should have ASCP eligibility and related lab experience to join a diverse, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification eligible in the field of Histology
• One year of experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, embed and section tissue specimens using standard histology equipment, including microtomes and cryostats
• Perform routine and specialized staining procedures, including histochemical and enzyme stains
• Mount, label, and distribute slides for pathologist review
• Maintain laboratory equipment, perform daily maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed
• Prepare reagents, buffers and solutions to support testing procedures
• Accurately document patient and specimen data, maintain records and track lab statistics
• Ensure cleanliness, organization and quality control of lab instruments and workspaces
• Support training and serve as a resource for students, trainees and residents
• Perform routine and developmental immunochemistry and molecular laboratory techniques
• Analyze and evaluate assays for sensitivity and specificity
• Embed and prepare sections for various procedures by cutting off frozen or paraffin embedded tissue
• Transport tissue specimens to the laboratory
• Perform immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization procedures, including handling and storing probes and antibodies
• Mount, label and distribute prepared microscope slides
• Prepare reagent buffers, solutions and stains
• Replace reagents and perform daily maintenance on automated instrumentation
• File surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related field or meet the CLIA qualifications for Histotechnologist (HTL)

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or certification eligible by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens

Job description

Cleveland Clinic is seeking qualified staff for Histology roles in a high-volume laboratory. You will support diagnostic care by preparing tissue samples, embedding, sectioning, and staining, with opportunities to work in immunochemistry and molecular methods.

Positions depend on educational background and certification, with evenings or night shifts. Candidates should have ASCP eligibility and related lab experience to join a diverse, collaborative team.