Expression of Interest – Histopathology Technician

GIMM; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GIMM in Lisboa and Oeiras is looking for a Histopathology Technician to manage histological workflows and provide training. The role includes tissue processing, histochemistry, and sample preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field and a strong interest in histology and molecular biology. Good communication skills and teamwork are essential. The employment is unfixed-term with an estimated duration of 12 months, extendable up to 4 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Pathological Anatomy, Cytology and Thanatology, or Biomedical Laboratory Sciences.
• Strong interest in advancing skills in histology and molecular biology techniques.
• Good oral and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and controlling multiple stages of analysis and treatment of biological tissues.
• Applied histology in human, organoid, and animal models.
• Providing user training in histological techniques.

Skills

Histology techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Pathological Anatomy, Cytology, or related field

Job description

Open Call for Expression of Interest – Histopathology Technician

The Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) is seeking a Technician to join the Histopathology platform in both sites (Oeiras and Lisboa), responsible for planning and executing histological workflows, including tissue processing, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and sample preparation for paraffin embedding, cryo-sectioning, and vibratome sectioning. It includes applied histology in human, organoid, and animal models, as well as sample collection for DNA/RNA extraction and spatial transcriptomics. The role also requires providing user training in histological and imaging techniques and ensuring high-quality analysis and interpretation of experimental results.

The main responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and controlling multiple stages of analysis and treatment of biological tissues for histology.
• Applied histology in human, organoid, and animal models (e.g., Danio rerio, Drosophila melanogaster, Mus musculus).
• Planning, implementing, and controlling complementary techniques such as histochemistry and immunohistochemistry.
• Sample preparation for paraffin embedding, cryo-microtomy, vibratome sectioning, and related methods.
• Providing user training in paraffin techniques, cryo-microtomy, vibratome sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and complementary techniques.
• Collecting samples for DNA/RNA extraction using both kit-based methods and spatial transcriptomics.

Profile of Candidate

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Pathological Anatomy, Cytology and Thanatology, or Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or other similar training considered suitable for the duties of the role.
• Strong interest in advancing skills in histology and molecular biology techniques.
• Good oral and written English skills, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Motivated and eager to learn in a dynamic research environment.
• Team work and communication skills.

Working Conditions

Unfixed-Term Employment Contract – the contract has an estimated duration of 12 months and may be extended to a maximum of 4 years.