Laboratory Technician - Histopathology (M/F/D)

VWR International, LLC.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company in Cambridge is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Histopathology for a 12-month temporary role. Ideal for recent science graduates, this position involves digital pathology slide scanning and contributing to a major AI project. Key responsibilities include ensuring image quality, maintaining lab standards, and supporting innovative research initiatives. Competitive salary with benefits such as a bonus and private medical care offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental care

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences or equivalent experience, hands-on experience in a histopathology laboratory setting.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of digital images and data.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine digital pathology slide scanning, ensuring high-quality image data and accurate metadata.
• Perform quality checks of scans, ensuring accuracy.
• Support laboratory operations, including maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and GLS standards.
• Contribute to a large AI-focused project, receiving training in digital pathology techniques and supporting innovative research initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Avantor is seeking a detail-oriented, science-savvy Laboratory Technician - Histopathology to join our team in Cambridge, UK. This 12-month temporary role is ideal for recent science graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, while contributing to a digital pathology initiative. You will join a small team supporting the digitisation of historical tissue samples for AI model development.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine digital pathology slide scanning, ensuring high-quality image data and accurate metadata
• Perform quality checks of scans, ensuring accuracy
• Support laboratory operations, including maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and GLS standards
• Contribute to a large AI-focused project, receiving training in digital pathology techniques and supporting innovative research initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences or equivalent experience, hands-on experience in a histopathology laboratory setting
• Comfortable working with large volumes of digital images and data
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Details

This full-time, temporary position (12 months) is based at our brand-new facility at The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00

Benefits

Alongside an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits, including a bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.