Histotechnician

Lighthouse Lab Services; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Stable evening shift

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Histotechnologist for a full-time evening shift in White Plains, NY. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a leading hospital laboratory, focusing on delivering high-quality diagnostic services.

Qualified candidates should possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology and a current New York State Histotechnologist License. Responsibilities include routine histology procedures, quality control, and collaboration with laboratory staff.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Strong skills in embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, and staining.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology procedures including embedding and microtomy.
• Prepare high-quality tissue sections for examination.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microtomy

Embedding

Tissue processing

Staining

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology or a related life science field

ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) certification preferred

Current New York State Histotechnologist License

Job description

Location: White Plains, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a leading hospital system in the White Plains, NY area to recruit a Histotechnologist for a full-time evening shift opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hospital laboratory committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services and exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about producing high-quality histology specimens that support accurate diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology procedures including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Prepare high-quality tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Perform routine and special stains according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain and operate histology instrumentation while performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure proper specimen identification, handling, and documentation throughout the testing process.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities to maintain compliance with laboratory standards.
• Maintain accurate records within the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Adhere to all CAP, CLIA, New York State, and institutional regulatory requirements.
• Assist with inventory management and laboratory organization.
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to ensure timely and accurate patient results.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology or a related life science field.
• ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) certification preferred.
• Current New York State Histotechnologist License required (or eligibility to obtain licensure if applicable).
• Previous experience in a hospital or high-volume histology laboratory preferred.
• Strong skills in embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, and staining.
• Experience with special stains and immunohistochemistry is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative laboratory team.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Full-time

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Stable, full-time evening shift with no routine weekend schedule
• Modern hospital laboratory with advanced technology
• Collaborative, patient-focused team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Join a respected healthcare organization dedicated to excellence in laboratory medicine

If you're a skilled Histotechnologist looking for a full-time evening shift opportunity in the White Plains area, Lighthouse Lab Services would love to connect with you to discuss this confidential opportunity.

About Us

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 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