Digital Pathology MLA – Histology & Lab Operations

Deciphex Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Diagnexia, a subsidiary of Deciphex, is seeking an entry-level Medical Laboratory Assistant to support our histopathology operations in Oxford. You will work across lab functions, building technical competency from day one within a structured MLA module framework.

Join a growth-focused team in a cutting-edge digital pathology environment, with CPD opportunities and career progression toward AP/BMS tracks. Shift work, including weekends, is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English; able to raise concerns clearly.
• Accurate, reliable work in a regulated, time-sensitive environment.
• Willingness to work across all Histopathology lab functions as directed.
• Commitment to following SOPs and escalating issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and label specimens, slides & blocks; check formalin adequacy and chain of custody at receipt.
• Data entry and use of LIMS/Tracking System for registration and verification of pathology data.
• Load/unload tissue processors; monitor cycle completion and reagent levels.
• Run routine H&E staining and assess slide quality before release.
• File and retrieve slides/blocks; maintain storage compliance.
• Assist with dissection, embedding, and microtomy under supervision.
• Assist with batch scanners/queue management and report scan issues.
• Adhere to GDPR/CQC and protect patient data; respond to queries professionally.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Time management

Ownership & initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Laboratory Science or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Freshdesk

ClickUp

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Diagnexia, a subsidiary of Deciphex, is seeking an entry-level Medical Laboratory Assistant to support our histopathology operations in Oxford. You will work across lab functions, building technical competency from day one within a structured MLA module framework.

Join a growth-focused team in a cutting-edge digital pathology environment, with CPD opportunities and career progression toward AP/BMS tracks. Shift work, including weekends, is part of the role.