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Histology Associate

Oro Valley, AZ 85755

Posted: 01/24/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Medical Affairs Job Number: 12014 Pay Rate: $23.00 - $28.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client develops, manufactures and supplies a wide array of innovative medical diagnostic products, services, tests, platforms and technologies.

Responsibilities:
  • Histotechniques (Tissue Sectioning and Staining)
  • Demonstrates foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining.
  • Operates 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.
  • Maintains Right to Operate and ensure that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner.
  • Addresses and escalates any potentially unsafe hazards.
  • Timely reports safety hazards, incidents and near misses using safety reporting tools.
  • Navigates and understands 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 company policies and procedures.
  • Recognizes minor issues with raw materials, equipment and lab safety, escalates as needed.
  • Adheres to 95% or above internal training compliance.
  • Conducts 6S activities, maintains daily records, assists in the implementation of process improvements.
  • Participates and contributes in team/tier meetings.
  • Participates in process improvement activities.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
  • 1 year Directly related histology experience
  • Experience with foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining.
  • Experience with operating laboratory or manufacturing equipment.

Knowledge, Skill or Ability:
  • Ability to read, analyze and follow Operating Procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing and laboratory techniques.
  • Skilled use of word processing and email.
  • Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement.
  • Experience with Google products (gMail, gSheets, gDoc, etc), preferred.
  • Experience with SAP required.
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to be agile and accurate in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, planning skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills - written, verbal.
  • Strong 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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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