Pathology Technician

Medical Research Council; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in South Oxfordshire is seeking a Pathology Technician. This role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, conducting blood sample analyses, and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards. Applicants should have a relevant degree or extensive lab experience. This initial six-month position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• General laboratory experience is essential.
• Experience of handling blood samples is essential.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
• Perform in-vivo phenotyping assays and process samples.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality assurance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable

Education

HND, BSc or extensive relevant laboratory experience in Biological or Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment (e.g. Beckman Coulter DXC700AU)

Laboratory information management systems

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Overall Purpose:

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of the generation and use of mouse models for the study of human disease. The MLC offers a range of mouse services to support researchers with generation and characterisation of mouse models of disease and archiving/distribution of existing models.

This maternity cover post is based within the Pathology department of the Mary Lyon Centre. It is an initial six-month post with the possibility of a further six-month extension.

MLC Pathology is split into necropsy, histology and clinical pathology departments, who support the centre’s mission of utilising mouse models for the preclinical study of human disease. Data and samples produced by this team inform researchers around the UK and across the world about the roles of many mammalian genes and how they can lead to disease in humans.

The post-holder will primarily work within the clinical pathology laboratory but will assist other teams when required.

Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Pathology

Maintenance and operation of equipment, including Beckman Coulter DXC700AU, Advia2120i, FLUOstar Optima plate reader, RAPID Lab 348EX blood gas analyser, and CytoFlex S Flow Cytometer and Multiplex analyser

Performance of in-vivo phenotyping assays, such as blood sampling, and processing of samples for analysis

Work scheduling

Scheduling of routine and short-notice emergency work

Cross-team working when required

Training

Assist with running laboratory skills training courses

Assist with internal training of staff and collaborators

Quality Assurance & Record Keeping

Ensuring that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) requirements are observed

Maintaining database and keeping various records and logs up to date as per requirements for ISO 9001 certification

Archiving & Stock Control

Ensuring that all consumables, reagents and chemicals are logged and stored

Ensuring that all samples are logged, stored and archived appropriately

Working Relationships:

The post-holder will report to the Clinical Pathology Manager and work within a team of Pathology technicians. They will be expected to liaise with other MLC departments and internal and external customers, as well as service engineers and suppliers.

Additional Information:

The post-holder may occasionally be required to travel to attend meetings or training courses

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Education/Qualifications/Training Required:

Essential:

HND, BSc or extensive relevant laboratory experience in the Biological or Biomedical Sciences

Desirable:

Extensive relevant laboratory experience in the Biological or Biomedical Sciences

Home Office personal licence

Teaching or training qualification or experience

Previous Work Experience Required:

Essential:

General laboratory experience

Experience of handling blood samples

Experience of blood sample analysis

Desirable:

Experience in clinical chemistry, haematology, ELISA or other immunoassays

Experience of working in a commercial or service-led environment

Experience of working under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

Ability to accurately follow protocols/SOPs

Computer literacy, including ability to use record-keeping systems and common software packages

Desirable:

Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMs)

Experience of handling complex datasets

Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:

Essential:

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable in approach to work to ensure changing priorities and deadlines are met

A service-delivery focus and ability to work on day-to-day functions independently and as a team

Desirable:

Experience in training others

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