Histology Associate
Science | Tucson, AZ | Full Time, Contract, and Temporary | From $35.00 to $45.00 per hour
Job Description
Histology Associate ROCGJP00037086
- Hourly pay: $35-$45/hr
- Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Tucson, AZ 85755 - Onsite, Travel will be required and will depend on business needs)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
- 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Histology Associate. The successful candidate will support the functions of the histology laboratories in the performance of routine histotechniques.
Histology Associate Responsibilities:
- Histotechniques (Tissue Sectioning and Staining):
- Demonstrate foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing, and primary staining.
- Operate laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
- Quality and Safety:
- Maintain the right to operate and ensure that all processes are performed safely and healthily.
- Address and escalate any potentially unsafe hazards. Timely reports safety hazards, incidents, and near misses using safety reporting tools.
- Participate in process improvement activities.
Histology Associate Qualifications:
- 1 year of direct related histology experience.
- H.S. Diploma or GED.
- Experience with foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining.
- Experience with operating laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
- Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement.
- Experience with Google products (Gmail, Sheets, Doc, etc), preferred.
- Experience with SAP required.
- Ability to read, analyze and follow operating procedures.
- Knowledge of basic manufacturing and laboratory techniques.
- Skilled use of word processing and email.
- Ability to be agile and accurate in a high-volume environment, use the technology associated with the industry, as well as precision tools.
Shift:
- Ability to work on a 1st or 2nd Shift.
- This is an essential position supporting the organizational goals requiring attendance on weekends, holidays, and during emergency or exceptional conditions.
- Travel will be required and will depend on business needs.