Histology Associate

Job Overview

Job Title:
Histology Associate

Location:
Oro Valley, AZ

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.15

Type:
Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

• Histotechniques (Tissue Sectioning and Staining)
  • Some experience with foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, cover slipping, processing and primary staining.
  • Experience with operating laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
  • Receives detailed directions on all work. Follows standard operating procedures.
  • Monitors and prepares bulk reagents
  • May assist in preparation work for moderately complex techniques under the direction of more senior histology technicians.
• Quality and Safety
  • Maintain Right to Operate and ensure that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner;
    Address and escalate any potentially unsafe hazards;
    Timely reporting of safety hazards, incidents and near misses using safety reporting tools.
  • Navigate and understand the quality system and escalate issues
  • Accurately performs tasks in a regulated environment (OSHA, NMPA, FDA, etc.)
  • Performs and documents all transactions and production instructions with accuracy related to the proper receipt, quarantine, storage, and disbursement of materials as it relates to FDA, OSHA, QSR, ISO, Good Manufacturing Practices and other Roche policies and procedures.
  • Ability to recognize minor issues with raw materials, equipment and lab safety, escalates as needed
  • Adhering to 95% or above internal training compliance
• Continuous Improvement
  • Responsible for 6S activities, maintaining daily records, assists in the implementation of process improvements
  • Participates and contributes in team/tier meetings.
  • May participate in process improvement activities
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Proactively collaborates with peers and with other functions to ensure targets are achieved
  • May provide suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory equipment