Immunohistochemistry Technologist - Nights

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Lab - Histology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/10:00:00 PM to 6:30:00 AM

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

Summary

Responsible for technical supervision, coordination, and day-to-day technical oversight of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and assigned Histology specialty testing within Lee Health Anatomical Pathology services.

Provides direct technical leadership to Immunohistochemistry staff and serves as the primary technical resource for IHC testing, antibody optimization, validation and verification, quality control, staining performance, instrumentation, troubleshooting, competency, regulatory compliance, and technical standardization.

Works closely with the Regional Anatomical Pathology Lab Manager, pathologists, laboratory leadership, and Histology staff to develop, implement, and maintain standardized IHC policies, procedures, workflows, quality initiatives, and technical best practices.

Ensures Immunohistochemistry testing consistently meets established standards for staining quality, diagnostic reliability, reproducibility, turnaround time, patient safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance. Provides technical oversight of antibody testing, detection systems, special stains, control material, reagent management, instrumentation, assay validation/verification, and other assigned advanced Histology procedures.

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