Histology Research Technician

Yorktown Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histology Technician to join their team in Cambridge. This full-time role involves performing tissue sectioning, managing sample banks, and executing Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining while ensuring compliance with GCP and HTA regulations. You'll be part of a collaborative team that supports significant drug projects and contributes to groundbreaking biomarker research. The position offers an attractive salary alongside various benefits, including a bonus and private medical care. If you are passionate about advancing life-changing science and thrive in a dynamic lab environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Private dental care

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Degree in bioscience/life sciences or equivalent experience required.
• Laboratory experience in histopathology and tissue sectioning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue sectioning and manage xenograft sample banks accurately.
• Execute IHC staining and ensure adherence to GCP and HTA regulations.

Skills

Laboratory experience in histopathology

Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining

Sample management systems

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Scientific degree in bioscience/life sciences

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a science-savvy Histology Technician to join our team based in Cambridge, UK. In this role, you'll be responsible for tissue sectioning, sample tracking, Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, and maintaining compliance with GCP and HTA regulations.

This role will be a full-time, permanent position based in a brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00

The Team

As a part of a small team within The Translational Pathology Laboratory Group, you'll support biomarker identification and analysis for drug projects, ranging from early-stage development to Phase I and II clinical trials. You'll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we're looking for

• Education: A scientific degree in bioscience/life sciences or equivalent experience
• Experience:
• Laboratory experience in histopathology and tissue sectioning
• Strong knowledge of GCP, Human Tissue Act (HTA) regulations, and experience in Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and sample management systems
• Proficiency in using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and Microsoft Word/Excel for data entry and analysis
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) regulations and ability to work in compliance with laboratory safety standards

How you'll thrive and make an impact

• Perform tissue sectioning, construct Tissue Microarrays (TMAs), and manage xenograft sample banks with accurate tracking and organization
• Execute IHC staining and slide scanning to generate digital images, supporting biomarker research and analysis
• Ensure adherence to GCP, HTA regulations, SHE standards, and carry out COSHH assessments for new reagents
• Track human samples through LIMS and support scientists with inventory management and continuous process improvement
• Work effectively with scientists, internal teams, and external vendors to resolve issues, ensuring smooth sample handling and laboratory operations

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.