Histology Associate

Histology Associate

Supports the functions of 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.

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.

• 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 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.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• 1 year Directly related histology experience

• 1 year experience with foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining.

• 1 year experience with operating laboratory or manufacturing equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.

• Ability to have prompt, regular and reliable worksite attendance.

Physical conditions and PPE requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day. Required to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Repetitive, consistent movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have good near visual acuity to perform activities throughout the processes in the assigned area.