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Histology Associate

Joulé

Oro Valley, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.50–$25.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Google Apps, Histology, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Methods, Multitasking, OSHA, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Record Keeping, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Oro Valley, AZ
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Histology Associate
Location: Oro Valley, AZ
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 1st shift (6:00AM to 2:30PM)
Compensation: $25.50/hr
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

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 ensures 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 escalates 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.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements
Formal Training / Education
  • H.S. Diploma or GED required

Experience
  • 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.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

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Joulé

With extensive scientific, clinical, and healthcare industry experience, Joulé recruiters excel at placing talent across core specialty areas:

  • Scientific staffing for hard-to-find skills

Working across every scientific discipline, Joulé places biologists, chemists, scientists, technicians and other specialists.

  • Clinical lifecycle recruiting

From research to regulations, safety to statistics, Joulé helps clients manage every stage of the clinical development lifecycle.

  • Equipment calibration, maintenance and validation

Laboratory and facility support comes with a total quality commitment backed by ISO 9001:2008 certification.

  • National healthcare recruitment

Trust Joulé’s extensive experience in physician, advanced practice provider and executive direct placement search.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.jouleinc.com/

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