Research Technician (Discovery Bioanalysis) - Friday to Monday (M/F/D)

Avantor; Milton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company based in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Research Technician for a part-time role focused on digital pathology. The ideal candidate will possess a scientific degree and have at least 2 years of laboratory experience. This 12-month temporary contract offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment, contributing to significant advancements in medical science.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hands-on experience in digital pathology

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, ideally in a histopathology setting.
• Experience with digital pathology techniques and slide scanning is desirable.
• Familiarity with SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine digital pathology slide scanning.
• Conduct quality control of image metadata.
• Maintain laboratory tidiness and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Education

Scientific degree in a bioscience discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

Please note: This is a weekend role. Your working days will be Friday to Monday – 4 days a week, 32 hours total. Please ensure you're comfortable with this schedule before applying.

Avantor is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician (Discovery Bioanalysis) to join our team based in Cambridge, UK.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for scanning historical human tissue samples, performing image quality checks, and ensuring accurate data management across digital platforms. 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 transformative initiative in digital pathology.

This role is a part-time, temporary position (12-month contract) based in a brand-new facility at the customer site – The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from working in a cutting-edge research environment and gaining valuable experience in digital pathology and AI-driven research.

Working hours: Friday to Monday, 8:00/9:00 – 16:00/17:00 (32 hours per week)

The Team

You’ll be part of our business department, Lab and Production Services, which supports major pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. You’ll join a dedicated team delivering specialist support to the AstraZeneca CPSS Pathology function, playing a key role in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring seamless weekend operations.

What we’re looking for

Education:

• A scientific degree in a bioscience discipline or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, ideally in a histopathology setting
• Experience with digital pathology techniques and slide scanning is desirable
• Familiarity with SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) policies and procedures
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision
• Proven customer service focus and ability to communicate effectively across teams
• High attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approach to work

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Perform routine digital pathology slide scanning and initiate weekend instrument runs to deliver high-quality image data
• Conduct quality control of image metadata and manage ingestion/transfer of image files across databases
• Act as a point of contact for science teams, accurately capturing and responding to requests
• Maintain laboratory tidiness and ensure compliance with internal and external safety standards
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement processes within the pathology workflow

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Disclaimer:

The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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