Histotechnician
- Compensation
- $30–$40 / hr
- Location
- Hawthorne NY
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology, Biology, Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field preferred
- HT or HTL certification preferred
- 2+ years of hands-on histology laboratory experience preferred
- Strong experience with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation
- Experience evaluating tissue sections and identifying common histology-related quality issues
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and troubleshooting techniques
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
- Ability to follow established procedures while also identifying opportunities for process improvement
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a pathology, histology, clinical laboratory, or research environment, a plus
- Experience supporting laboratory equipment validation, testing, or product development activities, a plus
- Experience working with automated histology or tissue sectioning equipment, a plus
- Familiarity with quality systems, controlled documentation, and standard operating procedures, a plus
- Interest in emerging technologies and the advancement of laboratory automation, a plus
Full description
JOB TITLE: Histotechnician
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Full time, regular
COMPENSATION:$30.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY, dedicated to transforming and modernizing laboratory workflows. Our mission is to improve patient care by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes.
Our portfolio includes SectionStar™ and TrimStar Pro™, innovative electro-mechanical systems designed to automate and elevate critical steps in the histology workflow. SectionStar™ delivers high-quality, consistent tissue sections, while TrimStar Pro™ streamlines and standardizes the trimming process - together enabling laboratories to operate with greater precision, throughput, and reliability.
At Clarapath, we bring together experts across engineering, data science, robotics, healthcare innovation, and laboratory operations. Our R&D team drives innovation, product enhancements, and a strong pipeline of new solutions, while our manufacturing team oversees production and quality control at our ISO-certified facility. Also based in our New York headquarters are our sales, marketing, administrative, and service teams, who work closely together to ensure every customer receives a seamless, personalized experience at every touchpoint.
Role Summary:
The Histotechnician will play a critical role in supporting the operation, evaluation, and advancement of Clarapath’s SectionStar™ and TrimStar Pro™ systems, our innovative solutions designed to improve and automate tissue sectioning and histology workflows. This position requires strong technical and histology expertise, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation. Working closely with our engineering, research and development, and product teams, this individual will perform hands-on histology procedures, evaluate tissue and section quality, troubleshoot workflow and specimen-related issues, and provide valuable feedback to support product development and continuous improvement. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Histotechnician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, follows established laboratory procedures and quality standards, and is eager to apply their histology expertise to help advance innovative technology for the pathology and laboratory industry.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine histology procedures, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation
- Prepare, handle, and evaluate tissue specimens in accordance with established laboratory procedures and quality standards