Histotechnologist II: Immunohistochemistry Specialist

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Histology Technician to process surgical pathology specimens, embed tissues, section paraffin blocks, perform staining, and assess immunohistochemistry with CAP-aligned quality control. The role requires preparing cases for pathologists and maintaining thorough documentation of blocks and slides.

Essential duties include validating new antibodies, ensuring daily quality measures, and participating in continuing education and competency testing to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in histology or related field with HT credentials or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• All immunohistochemical staining performed daily using approved automated stainers.
• Validation and optimization of antibodies and procedures per CAP guidelines.
• Maintain quality control and integrate documentation as required by CAP and hospital policy.
• Maintain education and competency testing relevant to histology and immunohistochemistry.
• Prepare cases for pathologists and manage blocks/slides with accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Histology

CAP guidelines

Quality Assurance

Communication

Education

NAACLS histology program or HT credentials

3–5 years experience in histology/IHC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Histology Technician to process surgical pathology specimens, embed tissues, section paraffin blocks, perform staining, and assess immunohistochemistry with CAP-aligned quality control. The role requires preparing cases for pathologists and maintaining thorough documentation of blocks and slides.

Essential duties include validating new antibodies, ensuring daily quality measures, and participating in continuing education and competency testing to support