Overnight Histotechnologist – IHC Specialist

Memorial Sloan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight differential 10%

Sunday differential 20%

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an overnight Histotechnologist to join the Immunohistochemistry team. The role supports daily IHC operations, including specimen prep, testing, QC, and instrument maintenance to ensure quality and timely results.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and NYS licensure eligibility, with preferred experience in Histology/IHC. Position is 100% onsite, with differential compensation for overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license, Certified Histological Technologist license, or eligibility to obtain NYS licensure.
• Prior experience in Histology and/or Immunohistochemistry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Section paraffin tissue specimens as requested.
• Perform Immunohistochemistry techniques, including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, reagent preparation, antibody staining, and antibody reactivity review.
• Perform and document IHC quality control activities according to laboratory procedures.
• Assist with IHC instrument maintenance, including daily setup, shutdown, cleaning, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment-related, staining-related, reagent-related, and workflow-related issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with lot-to-lot validation, antibody validation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate quality control, quality assurance, validation, and maintenance records.
• Support compliance with FDA, CAP/CLIA, NYS, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Adapt to updated workflows, procedures, and operational changes with an open mind and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, leads, pathologists, and team members to support patient care, laboratory quality, and turnaround time.

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an overnight Histotechnologist to join the Immunohistochemistry team. The role supports daily IHC operations, including specimen prep, testing, QC, and instrument maintenance to ensure quality and timely results.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and NYS licensure eligibility, with preferred experience in Histology/IHC. Position is 100% onsite, with differential compensation for overnight shifts.