Histology & Tissue Processing Specialist

CRUK Scotland Institute (operating as Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute); Bearsden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 40.5 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Season ticket loan

Maternity pay

Parental leave

Cycle to work

Discount schemes

Job summary

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking a Histology Assistant to support and perform the production and maintenance of the Histology department. Key tasks include microtomy, embedding, tissue reception, and dissection within a collaborative scientific environment.

You should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical science and have demonstrable experience with histology techniques; training is provided for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biomedical science or equivalent.
• Experience with histology procedures is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and conduct procedures required for production and maintenance of the Histology department.
• Apply skills including microtomy, tissue embedding, specimen reception, tissue handling and dissection.
• Additional skills such as immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridisation, cryomicrotomy, and digital slide scanning are advantageous.
• Work independently and in collaboration with scientists and technicians; communicate effectively.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical science

Master's degree in biomedical science

Job description

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking a Histology Assistant to support and perform the production and maintenance of the Histology department. Key tasks include microtomy, embedding, tissue reception, and dissection within a collaborative scientific environment.

You should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical science and have demonstrable experience with histology techniques; training is provided for strong candidates.