The Histology Associate performs routine histotechniques including tissue sectioning, staining, and embedding while following standard operating procedures. They are responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and participating in continuous improvement activities.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of directly related histology experience. Proficiency in laboratory techniques, familiarity with quality systems, and experience with SAP are required.
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The Position
The Opportunity:
The Histology Associates supports the functions of RTD histology laboratories in the performance of routine histotechniques .
Follows standard procedures and safety policies in performing the tasks and utilizes good documentation practices for maintaining records.
Responsibilities:
Histotechniques (Tissue Sectioning and Staining)
Some experience with foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, 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
Education/Experience
Required H.S. Diploma or GED + 1 year of directly related histology experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, analyze and following Operating Procedures
Knowledge of basic manufacturing and laboratory techniques
Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement
Experience with Google products (gMail, gSheets, gDoc, etc), preferred
Experience with SAP required
Ability to be agile and accurate in a high-volume environment
Strong organizational skills, planning skills and attention to detail; communication skills - written, verbal; critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent time management skills to manage multiple tasks and competing timelines
Ability to use the technology associated with the industry
Ability to use precision tools
Ability to have prompt, regular and reliable worksite attendance
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
Pay transparency
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is $ 43,900.00 - $ 81,500.00 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
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A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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