Histology Technician

Location: Hawthorne NY On-Site
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Compensation: $30.00$40.00/hour

Help Shape the Future of Histology

Are you a Histotechnician who enjoys working with tissue and slidesbut also wants to be part of something more innovative than a traditional laboratory

Were looking for a Histotechnician to join an innovative medical technology company in Westchester County that is transforming the way pathology and histology laboratories operate.

In this role youll combine your hands-on histology expertise with robotics laboratory automation and product development. Youll work directly with engineering and R&D teams to test evaluate troubleshoot and improve next-generation technology designed to make histology workflows more consistent efficient and reliable.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands what makes a high-quality tissue section and wants to have a direct impact on the technology being developed to produce it.

What Youll Do

• Perform hands-on histology procedures including tissue processing embedding microtomy sectioning staining and slide preparation

• Prepare handle and evaluate tissue specimens while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency

• Examine tissue sections and slides to identify quality issues and determine whether specimens are suitable for downstream analysis

• Operate and evaluate automated tissue sectioning and laboratory equipment

• Participate in product testing validation and development activities

• Troubleshoot issues involving tissue preparation section quality equipment performance and laboratory workflows

• Work closely with engineers and R&D professionals to identify problems and develop practical solutions

• Provide hands-on feedback about how new technology performs in real-world histology workflows

• Document test results observations procedures and findings accurately

• Assist with developing and improving laboratory procedures work instructions and SOPs

• Help evaluate new product features and workflow improvements

• Maintain a clean organized and safe laboratory environment

• Maintain laboratory supplies materials and equipment

• Follow applicable laboratory safety quality and documentation requirements

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across laboratory operations engineering R&D and product development

• Take on additional laboratory and product-development projects as needed

What Were Looking For

• 2 years of hands-on histology laboratory experience preferred

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Histotechnology Biology Medical Laboratory Science or a related scientific field preferred

• HT or HTL certification preferred

• Strong experience with tissue processing embedding microtomy sectioning staining and slide preparation

• Strong understanding of what makes a high-quality histology section and slide

• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot common histology and tissue-quality issues

• Comfortable learning and working with laboratory equipment and emerging technologies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent high-quality work

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to follow established procedures while also looking for ways to improve them

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers scientists and other cross-functional team members

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving environment

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with automated histology or tissue-sectioning equipment

• Experience with laboratory equipment testing or validation

• Experience supporting product development or R&D activities

• Experience in a pathology histology clinical laboratory or research environment

• Familiarity with quality systems controlled documentation and SOPs

• Interest in robotics automation medical technology or laboratory innovation

Why This Opportunity Is Different

This isnt a traditional Histotechnician position where youre simply processing specimens and moving on to the next case.

Your histology expertise will directly influence the development of new laboratory technology.

Youll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside engineers scientists and R&D professionals

• Use your histology knowledge to help develop and improve automated laboratory systems

• Troubleshoot real-world tissue and sectioning challenges

• See your feedback incorporated into product development

• Gain exposure to robotics and laboratory automation

• Build experience at the intersection of histology pathology and medical technology

• Grow your career beyond the traditional laboratory environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive laboratory tasks requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods as needed

• Ability to safely handle laboratory equipment specimens and laboratory materials

• Ability to occasionally lift and move laboratory supplies or equipment in accordance with safety guidelines

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly compensation: $30$40/hour

• Equity opportunities

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company contributions

• HSA and FSA options

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Daily catered lunch

• Commuter benefits

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative innovative and mission-driven work environment

Ready to Bring Histology Into the Future

If youre a Histotechnician who wants to use your laboratory expertise in a technology-driven environment and have a direct role in shaping the future of histology automation wed love to hear from you.

Apply today.

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities including persons with disabilities.

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