Histology Associate

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people's varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

And as the world evolves, so do we. For over 125 years, we have taken on some of the most complex challenges in healthcare. We are Roche.

Your Opportunity

• Demonstrating foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining. Operating laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Maintaining the Right to Operate and ensuring that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner; Timely addressing and escalating any potentially unsafe hazards; navigating and understanding the quality system and escalating issues.
• Performsing 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 Roche policies and procedures. Accurately performs tasks in a regulated environment (OSHA, NMPA, FDA, etc.).
• Recognizing minor issues with raw materials, equipment and lab safety, escalates as needed.
• Participates in process improvement activities. Conducting 6S activities, maintaining daily records, assisting in the implementation of process improvements

Who You Are

• You hold a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of directly related histology experience (foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining & operating laboratory or manufacturing equipment.)

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant.

• Ability to read, analyze and follow Operating Procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to use the technology associated with the industry and precision tools. Experience with Google products (gMail, gSheets, gDoc, etc), preferred. Experience with SAP required.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams. Strong English communication skills - written, and verbal, organizational and planning skills, high critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to be agile and accurate in a high-volume environment. Time management skills

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 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.

Relocation benefits are not offered for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location Arizona is $43,900.00 - $81,500.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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