Histology Technician/ Histotechnologist

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. At Cleveland Clinic, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care—and that starts in the lab. As a Histotechnologist or Histology Technician, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing high-quality tissue samples that support accurate diagnoses and life-changing treatment decisions. In this role, you’ll bring precision, technical expertise, and attention to detail to every specimen, working as part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring physicians have the information they need to provide the best possible care. Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference every day. We will hire our histology laboratory personnel into one of two job titles based on educational background, certification, and experience: Histology Technician Histotechnologist The caregiver in this role works days| 2:30am—11:00am.

Requirements

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification eligible in the field of Histology
• 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

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience
• Hands-on laboratory experience from an accredited Histotechnology school or one year of prior histology laboratory 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of 5,000
• Endless support and appreciation
• Rewarding career
• Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level