What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Immunohistochemistry Specialist position at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center?
Title
Lead Immunohistochemistry Specialist
Job Type
Regular
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Human Histology
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
Assists the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Technical Operations Manager, and Vice Chair in investigating, developing, and integrating cutting-edge immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization technologies into the diagnostic clinical laboratory. Serves as the technical lead in the laboratory, providing expertise to streamline and integrate technologies that enhance diagnostic quality and turnaround time. Supports departmental initiatives by validating and designing strategies for new antibody testing and implementation. Functions as the lead immunohistochemistry technologist for all clinical laboratory testing and contributes to research activities as needed. Starting salary is $99,279.
Qualifications
License and Certification Requirement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Lead Immunohistochemistry Specialist
Job Type
Regular
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Human Histology
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
Assists the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Technical Operations Manager, and Vice Chair in investigating, developing, and integrating cutting-edge immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization technologies into the diagnostic clinical laboratory. Serves as the technical lead in the laboratory, providing expertise to streamline and integrate technologies that enhance diagnostic quality and turnaround time. Supports departmental initiatives by validating and designing strategies for new antibody testing and implementation. Functions as the lead immunohistochemistry technologist for all clinical laboratory testing and contributes to research activities as needed. Starting salary is $99,279.
Qualifications
License and Certification Requirement
- License to practice as a Histotechnologist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; and
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL) certification; or
- Eligibility for licensure as a Histotechnologist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; and
- Eligibility for American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
- Master’s degree in Natural Science, Clinical Laboratory Technology, or a related discipline and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in a clinical laboratory conducting advanced immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization staining procedures, to include discovery, testing, and validation of novel antibodies, and troubleshooting of automated IHC platforms; or
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Clinical Laboratory Technology, or a related discipline and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience in a clinical laboratory conducting advanced immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization staining procedures, to include discovery, testing, and validation of novel antibodies, and troubleshooting of automated IHC platforms.
- As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain and maintain the required licensure and certification within six (6) months of their appointment to this title.
- Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Salary : $99,279