IHC Lab Lead - Histology Ops (Day Shift)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a leader to oversee Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Histology services within Anatomical Pathology. This role provides technical supervision and drives day-to-day operation across IHC testing, antibody optimization, validation, and quality control.

You will guide staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with pathologists and lab leadership to sustain standardized workflows, scoring quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Earned leadership role in a histology/anatomical pathology setting.
• Strong knowledge of IHC testing, antibody optimization, validation/verification.
• Experience with quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical supervision of IHC and histology testing.
• Lead and develop IHC staff, ensuring high quality staining and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with pathologists and lab management to implement standard policies and workflows.
• Oversee antibody performance, reagent management, and instrument validation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates degree in Histotechnology

Bachelor's or Master’s in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a leader to oversee Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Histology services within Anatomical Pathology. This role provides technical supervision and drives day-to-day operation across IHC testing, antibody optimization, validation, and quality control.

You will guide staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with pathologists and lab leadership to sustain standardized workflows, scoring quality, safety, and patient outcomes.