Trainee Histology Scientist

Digital Invaders; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Trainee Histology Scientist in a modern, purpose-built department. This role offers comprehensive training and career development within a global organization dedicated to improving health. You'll engage in vital tasks such as processing pre-clinical tissues, ensuring quality control, and adhering to Good Laboratory Practice. Ideal for those passionate about cellular pathology and histology, this position promises a rewarding career path with exceptional support and mentoring. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on health and well-being.

Benefits

Health Cover

Contributory Pension

Career Development Opportunities

Mentoring

Personalized Development Planning

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Good English language skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and trim tissue samples from various animal species.
• Process and block tissues using automated technology.
• Perform microscopic quality control of tissue sections.

Skills

Cellular Pathology

Histology

Anatomy Skills

Good Laboratory Practice

Data Recording

Microscopic Quality Control

Education

A-levels or equivalent in science subjects

Tools

Automated Tissue Processing Technology

Motorised Microtomes

Job description

Do you want a comprehensive training and development plan to help progress your career?

Do you want the opportunity to work for a global organisation to help improve lives and improve health?

Do you have an interest in cellular pathology/ histology?

As a Trainee Histology Scientist at our site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, you will work within our modern purpose-built Histology department. You will play a key role in the selection and subsequent processing of pre-clinical tissues providing the essential link between sample collection and pathological evaluation.

Following a comprehensive training and career development scheme, the responsibilities of this varied role will include:

• The development and use of anatomy skills to identify and trim tissue samples from a range of animal species
• Processing and blocking of tissues using the latest automated tissue processing technology
• Microtomy of embedded tissues using the latest motorised microtomes
• Staining of tissue sections using a combination of methods and processes
• Microscopic quality control of tissue sections
• Precise labelling of samples and accurate recording of data
• Adherence to Good Laboratory Practice regulations
• Undertaking cross-training initiatives within other areas across Safety Assessment
• The job may involve periods of lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment and working with animal tissue

About You:

• You will have an enthusiastic and committed attitude
• You will have a target-orientated outlook, suited to working within a fast-paced, production-intensive environment

What Labcorp can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning

Minimum Requirements:

• Due to our comprehensive training and career development scheme, it is not essential to have previous experience; full training will be provided, however, good English language / reading / writing skills are essential
• No experience of the role required, however knowledge and experience with cellular pathology is advantageous
• A-levels or equivalent in science subjects would be required
• Ideally you will have had some work experience after leaving full time education

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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