Lab Technician III - Immunohistochemistry
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7326221 (Ref:ccf23169853)
Posted: March 23, 2026
Job Description
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.
As a Laboratory Technician on this team, you will review consultations from other labs, evaluate paperwork foridentifiersand complete data entry tasks.You will coordinate with leadership, supervisors,and other lab reps to direct workflow and organize daily departmental functioning.This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best technicians in the field within an innovative, constantly evolving healthcare enterprise.
A caregiver in this position worksevening, 2:00pm—10:30am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Receive andaccessionspecimens into the LIS.
Conduct higher levelaccessioningin the LIS including esoteric testing.
Conductadvanced tracking investigations.
Serve as a subspecialty client liaison.
Be responsible foradvanced problem solving/issue resolution (pendinglog/SERS/block QA).
Perform tasks involved withfrozen section processing (frozen section slide creation).
Create cell block slides,performclinical histology tissue embeddingandassistinCytology adequacy assessments.
Preparespecimens for analysis.
Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
Run and resolve LIS logs.
Retrieve, sort,trackand deliver specimens.
Performlogistic activities within and outside oflab.
Use tracking software/devices.
Complywithsafety,SOP& regulations.
Maintainappropriate documentation.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’sDegree(preferably inScience)and two years of lab processing experience
ORfour years ofLabTechnician or comparable processing experience
ORactive enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLSProgram
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’sDegree inBiology,Chemistry,PhysicsorMedicalLaboratoryScience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform specimen handling techniques and take measurements.
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to move throughout the department and hospital system.
- Handles and transports bio-hazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
- Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
- Ability to live/move up to 50 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $25.00
Maximum hourly: $34.85
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
