Immunohistochemistry Specialist
About The Position
Reporting to the Pathology Supervisor, the Immunohistochemistry specialist performs immunohistochemistry tissue staining, evaluates and implements new IHC instrumentation, workup and implementation of new antibodies. Establishes, monitors, and reviews quality control parameters in compliance to regulatory and accrediting requirements. Maintains current knowledge of individual antibodies, their diagnostic properties and the use of appropriate control tissue. Maintains adequate tissue bank supply for IHC tissue controls as needed. Is able to identify and troubleshoot erroneous IHC staining reactions and instrument malfunction, knowing when to escalate. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental and standard operating procedures, participates in review, revision and development of IHC policies and procedures. Participates in the development and completion of competency testing in IHC for assigned staff. Accepts responsibility to act as a resource for technical questions or complaints regarding IHC. Performs routine preparation of surgical, cytological, and autopsy sections for microscopic examination by the Pathologist, performs other duties as assigned, and maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience as a Histology Technician with experience in immunohistochemistry implementation and troubleshooting as well as processing, embedding and sectioning of fixed specimens
- Bachelor's degree in science with classes in biology and chemistry
- ASCP Certified Histology Technician
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience as a Histology Technician with experience in immunohistochemistry implementation and troubleshooting as well as processing, embedding and sectioning of fixed specimens
- ASCP Certified Histotechnologist
Responsibilities
- Performs immunohistochemistry tissue staining
- Evaluates and implements new IHC instrumentation
- Workup and implementation of new antibodies
- Establishes, monitors, and reviews quality control parameters in compliance to regulatory and accrediting requirements
- Maintains current knowledge of individual antibodies, their diagnostic properties and the use of appropriate control tissue
- Maintains adequate tissue bank supply for IHC tissue controls as needed
- Identifies and troubleshoots erroneous IHC staining reactions and instrument malfunction, knowing when to escalate
- Maintains a working knowledge of departmental and standard operating procedures
- Participates in review, revision and development of IHC policies and procedures
- Participates in the development and completion of competency testing in IHC for assigned staff
- Acts as a resource for technical questions or complaints regarding IHC
- Performs routine preparation of surgical, cytological, and autopsy sections for microscopic examination by the Pathologist
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
