| Location | Hawthorne, NY |
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 slides—but also wants to be part of something more innovative than a traditional laboratory?
We’re 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, you’ll combine your hands-on histology expertise with robotics, laboratory automation, and product development. You’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For
2+ years of hands-on histology laboratory experience preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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 isn't a traditional Histotechnician position where you're simply processing specimens and moving on to the next case.
Your histology expertise will directly influence the development of new laboratory technology.
You'll 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 you're 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, we'd 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.
If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.
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