Histotechnician

Clarapath•Hawthorne, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

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
Evaluate tissue sections and slides for quality, consistency, and suitability for downstream analysis
Support the testing, validation, and evaluation of Clarapath products and technologies
Operate and assist in evaluating automated and electro-mechanical laboratory equipment, including tissue sectioning system
Identify and troubleshoot issues related to tissue preparation, section quality, equipment performance, and laboratory workflows
Document test results, observations, procedures, and findings accurately and consistently
Provide detailed feedback to Engineering and R&D teams regarding product usability, tissue quality, workflow performance, and opportunities for improvement
Assist with the development and refinement of laboratory procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
Follow all applicable laboratory safety procedures, quality requirements, and company policies
Maintain laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment as needed
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced product development environment
Support additional laboratory, product development, and testing activities as needed