Histotechnician

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Histotechnician will work in supporting the functions of histology in the performance of routine histotechniques.

The opportunity:

• Histotechniques (Tissue Sectioning and Staining), 

• Maintains basic understanding of foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining.

• Demonstrates experience with special and advanced staining techniques on automated staining platforms.

• Receives detailed directions on all work. Follows standard operating procedures.

• May perform cell block preparation, screening tissue, cryotomy special staining, advanced staining, grossing and tissue processing.

• May assist in preparation work for complex techniques under the direction of more senior histology technicians.

​Quality and Safety

• Maintains Right to Operate and ensures that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner;

• Addresses and escalates any potentially unsafe hazards; Ensures timely reporting of 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 Roche policies and procedures.

• Assists with non-conformance investigations, reworks, and corrective actions.

• Participates in the review of and provides feedback on document changes, including redlines.

• Adheres to 95% or above internal training compliance.

• Maintains calibrated equipment including automated staining instrument and equipment maintenance.

• Maintains complete and accurate records including daily metrics.

Who you are:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED: Required. Candidates must have at least 5 years of directly related histology experience with a high school diploma or GED.

• Associate's Degree: Preferred. Equivalent to 60 credit hours of college coursework in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or a major in histology. Requires 2 years of directly related histology experience for applicants with an Associate's Degree or equivalent coursework.

• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree require 1 year of directly related histology experience.

Certifications:

• HT (ASCP) Certification: Required for candidates with an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze and following Operating Procedures.

• Knowledge of foundational histotechniques embedding, microtomy, staining and coverslipping.

• Knowledge of basic and specialized laboratory techniques.

• Skilled with use of word processing and email use.

• Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement.

• Experience with Google products (gMail, gSheets, gDoc, etc).

• Experience with SAP.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

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.

• Stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day.

• Push, pull, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Perform repetitive, consistent movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Pay transparency

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is 50,100.00 - 93,000.00 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

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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