Histology Laboratory Technician

Zoetis Inc.; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Bath is seeking a laboratory professional to support tissue handling and diagnostics activities. You will rotate through dissection, embedding, and microtomy, perform special stains, operate tissue processors and maintain clean, compliant work areas.

You will assist in documentation, data entry, stock maintenance, and contribute to safety, QA and ESG initiatives while upholding SOPs and quality policies.

Responsibilities

• Be competent to work on rotation for dissection, embedding and microtomy
• Independently carry out special stains
• Operate tissue processors
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness in own working area
• Participate in the reception, preparation, and documentation of specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• Participate in the entry of data to laboratory computer systems.
• Prepare staining solutions and reagents and assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
• Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which they are working.
• Assist in developing/ improving procedures, H&S, QA and ESG initiatives
• Participate in record keeping processes, including maintenance records, electronic and paper based.
• Participate in internal quality control procedures.
• Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting and corrective actions
• Lead slide quality control and matching
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in activities.
• Complete all statutory, mandatory, and essential training within timeframes specified.
• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
• Participate in risk assessment monitoring.
• Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP's.

Job description

• Work safely in the laboratory - following all relevant SOP's, health and safety, risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
• Understand and follow all quality procedures to meet the required quality standards
• Understand and comply with any internal or external regulations relevant to the workplace
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, including laboratory maintenance procedures, cleaning, and decontamination
• Understand and perform management, control, and disposal of laboratory waste
• Always understand and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices
• Undertake any mandatory training as required by the business

Duties and responsibilities:

• Be competent to work on rotation for dissection, embedding and microtomy
• Independently carry out special stains
• Operate tissue processors
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness in own working area
• Participate in the reception, preparation, and documentation of specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• Participate in the entry of data to laboratory computer systems.
• Prepare staining solutions and reagents and assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
• Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which they are working.
• Assist in developing/ improving procedures, H&S, QA and ESG initiatives
• Participate in record keeping processes, including maintenance records, electronic and paper based.
• Participate in internal quality control procedures.
• Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting and corrective actions
• Lead slide quality control and matching,
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in activities.
• Complete all statutory, mandatory, and essential training within timeframes specified.

Safety

• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
• Participate in risk assessment monitoring.
• Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP's.

Communicate and role model the values and behaviour of Zoetis,

Good organizational skills to enable the post-holder to complete tasks in an efficient and effective manner

Knowledge of company and lab policies

Knowledge of laboratory IT systems

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.