Immunohistochemistry Technologist

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Lab - Histology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:00:00 AM to 2:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$29.55 - $36.93 / hour

Summary

Independently performs and provides advanced technical support for immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, multiplex staining, and related high-complexity histotechnology. Leads complex troubleshooting, assay validation and verification, antibody optimization, quality-trend analysis, procedure development, and staff training while ensuring accurate, timely, safe, and compliant testing.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Official transcripts and qualifying training must be documented.

Experience: Minimum four years of progressive clinical histology experience preferred, including at least three years of immunohistochemistry experience with automated platforms, complex antibody optimization, validation/verification, quality-trend analysis, procedure development, and staff training.

Certification: Scientist in Histotechnology (HTL) and Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification required. Credentials must remain active and in good standing.

License: Current State of Florida Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Technologist (TN) license with histology specialty required. Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) with histology specialty may be accepted in lieu of TN license.

Other: Demonstrates advanced scientific knowledge and expert technical judgment in IHC assay design, antibody optimization, validation, quality systems, complex troubleshooting, procedure development, technical standardization, training, and regulatory compliance. Able to lead technical work without assuming personnel-management authority unless separately assigned.

US:FL:Fort Myers