Histology Technician

Yorktowned; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biomedical research seeks a dedicated Histology Technician in Cambridge. This full-time role involves providing expert support in histopathology, working with a skilled team, and contributing to key drug development projects. You will perform essential laboratory tasks while ensuring regulatory compliance, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical care

Dental care

Extra day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of Human Tissue Act and GCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide histopathology support for Translational Pathology Laboratories.
• Assist in daily histopathology tasks including tissue sectioning and staining.
• Ensure compliance with HTA and GCP standards.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

In situ hybridization

Microscopy

Data compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in a science-related discipline

Job description

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The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a dedicated and driven

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a dedicated and driven Histology Technician to join our team in Cambridge, UK. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing expert histopathology support for our Translational Pathology Laboratories. These laboratories play a key role in supporting biomarker identification and analysis across multiple drug development projects, from early stages to clinical trials.

This full-time, permanent position is based at our state-of-the-art facility at The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive benefits package, including a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an extra day off for your birthday.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Team

You'll be working alongside a skilled team supporting automated immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and in situ hybridization (ISH) assays. You'll be part of our Lab and Production Services department, which provides comprehensive support to leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide, particularly within Research and Development in the Life Sciences sector.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Master's degree in a science-related discipline and at least one year of experience in a relevant field
• Experience:
• Practical experience in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and in situ hybridization assays
• Hands-on microscopy and digital slide scanning, especially in the examination of human pathology samples
• Familiarity with human tissue samples and tissue-based histopathology methods
• Strong knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations, as well as related processes, operations, and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  
  

How You Will Thrive And Make An Impact

• Support scientists by assisting in daily histopathology tasks, including immunohistochemistry, digital slide scanning, and tissue sectioning from blocks
• Perform automated staining techniques on clinical trial tissue samples to aid in biomarker analysis
• Contribute to lab operations within the Clinical Translational Pathology area, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality data
• Ensure strict compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards while performing laboratory tasks
• Collaborate with the team to maintain accurate documentation and uphold laboratory safety and quality standards
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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