Histotechnologist, Immunohistochemistry — Evening Shift, $5k Sign-On

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Histotechnologist to support accurate diagnoses by preparing high-quality tissue samples. You will work with a collaborative team, bringing precision and technical expertise to each specimen, contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.

The role requires handling specimens in an evening shift (4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.) and performing immunohistochemical and molecular lab techniques with attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or CLIA HTL qualification.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification or eligibility.
• Knowledge of OSHA chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and developmental immunochemistry and molecular laboratory techniques.
• Analyze and evaluate assays for sensitivity and specificity.
• Embed and prepare sections by cutting frozen or paraffin tissue.
• Transport tissue specimens to the lab.
• Perform immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization procedures.
• Mount, label and distribute prepared slides.
• Prepare reagent buffers, solutions and stains.
• Replace reagents and perform daily instrument maintenance.
• File surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques.

Skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field OR CLIA HTL qualification

ASCP HT/HTL certification or eligible

OSHA chemical hygiene knowledge

Job description

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Histotechnologist to support accurate diagnoses by preparing high-quality tissue samples. You will work with a collaborative team, bringing precision and technical expertise to each specimen, contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.

The role requires handling specimens in an evening shift (4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.) and performing immunohistochemical and molecular lab techniques with attention to safety and quality.