Leica LMD Research Technician – Bioanalysis

VWR, part of Avantor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Research Technician in Cambridge to support bioanalysis and omics workflows using Leica Laser Microdissection and LIMS/BSI systems. This role focuses on tissue collection, data tracking and ensuring data quality in a cutting-edge Discovery Bioanalysis environment.

You will work closely with scientists, perform tissue processing, maintain sample metadata, and uphold safety and regulatory standards in a permanent, on-site position offering long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

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

LIMS/BSI systems

Biosciences degree

Organisational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

Biosciences degree

Tools

Leica LMD7

LIMS/BSI systems

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Research Technician in Cambridge to support bioanalysis and omics workflows using Leica Laser Microdissection and LIMS/BSI systems. This role focuses on tissue collection, data tracking and ensuring data quality in a cutting-edge Discovery Bioanalysis environment.

You will work closely with scientists, perform tissue processing, maintain sample metadata, and uphold safety and regulatory standards in a permanent, on-site position offering long-term career prospects.