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Histology Associate - 1st or 2nd shift

Tucson, CA 85755

Posted: 09/22/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Medical Affairs Job Number: 12273 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description


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

Duties:

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.

Quality and Safety:
  • 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.

Continuous Improvement:
  • 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.

Teamwork and Collaboration:
  • Proactively collaborates with peers and with other functions to ensure targets are achieved.
  • Provides suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory equipment.

Job Requirements


Qualifications:
  • Direct histology experience with histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing, etc.
  • HS Diploma or GED and relevant laboratory experience

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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