Histology Associate

dawarconsulting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Our client, a leader in biotechnology, seeks a Histology Associate in Tucson, AZ. The role supports a QA Histology Laboratory, preparing tissue specimens and enabling downstream processing. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; training is provided, and histology experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation includes on-W2 rate in a long-term contract with potential extension. Benefits include medical, sick leave, and a 401(k) plan to support employees.

Qualifications

• Histology experience preferred but not required and training will be provided.
• 0–5 years of laboratory experience.
• Comfortable performing repetitive laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and organize incoming tissue samples.
• Perform tissue embedding using paraffin wax.
• Prepare tissue blocks for histology sectioning.
• Handle biological specimens following QA procedures.
• Operate histology embedding equipment.

Skills

Histology experience

Detail orientation

Repetitive task handling

Education

High School Diploma / Associate / Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Histology embedding equipment

Job description

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Histology Associate”.

Location: Tucson, AZ

Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Rate: $25-$27/hr on W2

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k)

Job Summary

In this role, you will be supporting a Quality Assurance Histology Laboratory by preparing biological tissue specimens for downstream histology processing. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates interested in laboratory operations. Histology experience is preferred but not required, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and organize incoming tissue samples
• Perform tissue embedding using paraffin wax
• Prepare tissue blocks for histology sectioning
• Handle biological specimens following QA procedures
• Operate histology embedding equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree
• 0–5 years of laboratory experience
• Histology experience preferred but not required
• Clinical laboratory, phlebotomy, microbiology, or specimen processing experience is highly preferred
• Comfortable performing repetitive laboratory tasks