Histotechnician

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 Section Star and Trim Star Pro innovative electro‑mechanical systems designed to automate and elevate critical steps in the histology workflow. Section Star delivers high‑quality, consistent tissue sections, while Trim Star 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 Section Star and Trim Star 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.

• 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

• 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…