Roche

Healthcare

HistologyAssociate(2ndShift)

$44–82k Tucson, Arizona, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Histology Associate (2nd Shift) at Roche. Skills: Histology, Laboratory operations. Support histology laboratory functions. Perform routine histotechniques”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure targets are achieved

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Recognize minor issues; Escalate issues

Eligibility Requirements

Attendance on weekends, Attendance on holidays, Attendance during emergency conditions, Attendance during exceptional conditions, Physical demands

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1+ years histology experience, Embedding experience, Microtomy experience, Coverslipping experience, Processing experience, Primary staining experience, Laboratory equipment operation, Manufacturing equipment operation, Read and follow operating procedures, Basic manufacturing techniques, Basic laboratory techniques, Skilled use of word processing, Skilled use of email, Read, write, and comprehend English, Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Ability to be agile, Ability to be accurate, Organizational skills, Planning skills, Attention to detail, Stand 4+ hours per day, Walk 4+ hours per day, Sit 4+ hours per day, Kneel 4+ hours per day, Bend 4+ hours per day, Crouch 4+ hours per day, Push 25 pounds, Pull 25 pounds, Lift 25 pounds, Repetitive wrist movements, Repetitive hand movements, Repetitive finger movements, Good near visual acuity

Nice to Have

Experience with Google products, Google Sheets experience, Google Docs experience, Google Mail experience

What You'll Do.

Support histology laboratory functions

Perform routine histotechniques

Perform coverslipping

Perform primary staining

Operate laboratory equipment

Operate manufacturing equipment

Receive detailed directions

Follow standard operating procedures

Monitor bulk reagents

Prepare bulk reagents

Assist in preparation work

Collaborate with peers

Collaborate with other functions

Ensure targets are achieved

Provide suggestions to improve work processes

Provide suggestions to improve laboratory equipment

Maintain Right to Operate

Perform processes safely

Perform processes healthily

Address unsafe conditions

Escalate unsafe conditions

Report safety hazards

Report safety incidents

Report safety near misses

Navigate quality system

Understand quality system

Escalate quality issues

Perform tasks accurately

Perform tasks in regulated environment

Document transactions accurately

Document production instructions accurately

Proper receipt of materials

Proper quarantine of materials

Proper storage of materials

Proper disbursement of materials

Recognize minor raw material issues

Recognize minor equipment issues

Recognize minor lab safety issues

Adhere to training compliance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with peers; Collaborate with other functions; Work with cross-functional teams

Full Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ## ### The Position **The Histology Associate (2nd shift)** supports the functions of RTD histology laboratories in the performance of routine histotechniques. This is an essential position supporting the organizational goals requiring attendance on weekends, holidays and during emergency or exceptional conditions. _**The Opportunity:**_ * 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. * Proactively collaborates with peers and with other functions to ensure targets are achieved. * Provides suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory equipment. **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 disburs

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