Scientific Officer in Histology

CRUK Scotland Institute; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Maternity & parental leave

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking a capable histology technician to join the Histology Services team. The role involves assisting and conducting procedures for production and maintenance of the Histology department, applying skills in microtomy, tissue embedding, and specimen reception.

You will work both independently and with scientists, with training provided if needed. A Bachelors or Masters in biomedical science is desirable, and attention to detail, planning and organization

Qualifications

• Experience with histology techniques including microtomy, embedding, and tissue handling.
• Ability to work with scientists and technicians in a fast-paced research environment.
• Attention to detail, good planning and organisational skills; training available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist and conduct procedures for production and maintenance of the Histology department.
• Work independently and in collaboration with researchers and technicians.
• Support a range of histology techniques and related duties as required.

Skills

Microtomy

Tissue embedding

Specimen reception

Tissue handling

Dissection

Immunohistochemistry

In-situ hybridisation

Cryomicrotomy

Digital slide scanning

Tissue recognition

Education

Biomedical science degree

Job description

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

£25,500 to £38,076 based on qualification and experience