Laser Microdissection Tech (LMD7) for Omics & Histology

Avantor, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor, Inc. is seeking a laboratory professional to operate Leica LMD7 Laser Microdissection, perform precise tissue collection for downstream omics applications, and support sample preparation for transcriptomics and proteomics at our Cambridge site.

You will manage sample requests and workflows using LIMS/BSI systems, maintain accurate metadata and chain-of-custody records, and conduct tissue accessioning, fixation, embedding, processing and sectioning while ensuring data integrity and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Leica Laser Microdissection systems (LMD), ideally Leica LMD7.
• Experience using LIMS or BSI sample inventory systems for sample tracking and metadata management
• Degree in Biosciences or equivalent laboratory experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments and following safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Leica LMD7 Laser Microdissection platform
• Perform precision collection of spatially resolved tissue areas for downstream omics applications
• Support sample preparation activities related to transcriptomics, proteomics, and other omics workflows
• Ensure high-quality sample collection and processing for research projects
• Manage sample requests and workflows using LIMS systems
• Maintain accurate sample metadata, inventory records, and chain-of-custody information
• Support data integrity and sample traceability throughout the research lifecycle
• Tissue accessioning, fixation, embedding, processing, and sectioning
• Perform image and metadata quality control assessments
• Conduct microscopic quality checks of tissue sections
• Support histology and laboratory workflows, including staining procedures where required
• Maintain laboratory equipment and consumable inventories
• Prepare routine laboratory reagents and solutions
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping and compliance standards are maintained

Skills

Leica LMD7

LIMS/BSI experience

Histology understanding

Organisational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Regulated lab experience

Education

Biosciences degree or equivalent

Tools

Leica LMD7

LIMS/BSI systems

Job description

Avantor, Inc. is seeking a laboratory professional to operate Leica LMD7 Laser Microdissection, perform precise tissue collection for downstream omics applications, and support sample preparation for transcriptomics and proteomics at our Cambridge site.

You will manage sample requests and workflows using LIMS/BSI systems, maintain accurate metadata and chain-of-custody records, and conduct tissue accessioning, fixation, embedding, processing and sectioning while ensuring data integrity and