Scientific Officer - Histology

CRUK Scotland Institute; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Free life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest free season ticket loans

Maternity pay (6 months)

Shared parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking a Scientific Officer in Histology to join the team. The role covers production and maintenance of the Histology department, including microtomy and tissue handling.

We value experience in histology techniques, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridisation, and digital slide scanning; training is available. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in biomedical science is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical science or similar.
• Experience with histology procedures and techniques to support Histology Services.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with good communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist and conduct procedures for production and maintenance of Histology department.
• Apply skills including microtomy, tissue embedding, specimen reception, tissue handling and dissection.
• Support immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridisation, cryomicrotomy and digital slide scanning as needed.

Skills

Microtomy

Tissue embedding

Specimen reception

Tissue handling

Dissection

Immunohistochemistry

In-situ hybridisation

Cryomicrotomy

Digital slide scanning

Tissue recognition

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical science

Tools

Cryomicrotomy

Digital slide scanning

Job description

Scientific Officer - Histology

Salary: From £25,500 to £38,076 based on qualification and experience.

Contract term: Permanent

About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis.

Position outline

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team, assisting and conducting procedures required for the production and maintenance of our Histology department. This is primarily achieved by the application of a variety of skills which the candidate should have experience of including microtomy, tissue embedding, specimen reception, tissue handling and dissection.

Other skills which would add to the support that you can provide to the service include immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridisation, cryomicrotomy, knowledge and experience of digital slide scanning and tissue recognition experience.

You should be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with the scientists and technicians associated with our research projects. In addition, you will be highly motivated and have good communication and organisational skills.

You should possess a Bachelors or Masters degree in biomedical science or similar and have a good understanding and demonstrable experience of the techniques required to support our Histology Services.

Whilst previous experience of Histology would be a significant advantage, we can provide the necessary training for candidates who can demonstrate excellent attention to detail, have great planning and organisational skills, and have a relevant scientific background.

For informal enquiries, please email [e-mail]

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our vision is to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive research culture based on our shared values of Innovate, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. These values, which underpin our behaviours and everything we do, allow all our people to realise their full potential. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Free life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
• Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
• Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
• Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

Closing Date: 16th October 2026