Lab Technician III - Immunohistochemistry

Cleveland Clinic

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory Technician III supports accurate laboratory testing and diagnostic services by using specialized techniques to detect and identify antigens in tissue samples. The work supports pathologists in evaluating tissue structures and identifying diseases, including certain types of cancer. The role receives and accessions specimens, investigates and resolves specimen issues, and performs laboratory procedures and quality assurance activities to support accurate and reliable results. This position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland and works evenings, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Duties include advanced specimen accessioning and processing, problem resolution, data entry, specimen tracking, and client liaison work. Anatomic Pathology-specific tasks include slide and cell-block creation, frozen-section processing, tissue embedding, and assisting with cytology adequacy assessments.

Requirements

Associate degree, preferably in a science field.
Two years of laboratory processing experience.
Four years of laboratory technician or comparable processing experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS program may substitute for the education and experience requirements.
Ability to perform specimen-handling techniques and take measurements.
Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods and move throughout the department and hospital system.
Ability to handle and transport biohazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or medical laboratory science; this may substitute for the experience requirement.
Prior laboratory experience, academic or professional.
Research experience gained through coursework, independent projects, or internships.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced manual processing and problem-solving in laboratory accessioning and data entry, including investigating and resolving problems.
Participate in slide creation and/or duties associated with the subspecialty client liaison.
Receive and accession specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS).
Perform higher-level LIS accessioning, including esoteric testing.
Conduct advanced tracking investigations.
Serve as a subspecialty client liaison.
Resolve advanced problems and issues involving pending logs, SERS, and block quality assurance.
For Anatomic Pathology, perform tasks involved in creating slides and/or cell blocks, frozen-section slide processing, cell-block slide creation, clinical histology tissue embedding, and assistance with cytology adequacy assessments.
Prepare specimens for analysis.
Perform manual processing, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and routine maintenance.
Run and resolve LIS logs.
Retrieve, sort, track, and deliver specimens.
Perform logistics activities within and outside the laboratory.
Use tracking software and devices.
Comply with safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and regulations.
Maintain appropriate documentation.