Technician - Histology Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Pharmaceutical

Job Purpose

To supervise and deliver high quality technical services in histopathology within Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) and our Histology research service to support commercial diagnostics, research projects and teaching laboratories, including providing specialist technical expertise in the relevant discipline. Working under the remit of the Laboratory Manager, you will assist in the organisation and efficient usage of the Histology laboratory in support of all 3 activity streams: diagnostics, research and teaching support.

In the absence of the Laboratory Manager, you will be expected to step up and oversee daily operations to ensure the uninterrupted and smooth running of the laboratory. In addition, the postholder may be responsible for overseeing practical skills laboratory workshops for undergraduate students as part of their degree courses and individual tuition of post-graduate students.

We are seeking an experienced histologist who is actively practicing histology and is highly proficient in all core histology duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain the high-quality rapid turnaround in both histopathology and immunohistochemistry(IHC) whileremainingcogniscent of changing stakeholder needs.

Perform core histopathology techniques, grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining and IHC.Responsibility for the development and maintenance of newrevenuestreams,so developing the commercial diagnostic,research and teaching capabilities of the service.

To maintain the groups laboratory equipment, diagnose and troubleshoot day to day problems relating to equipment, techniques, procedures and protocols, carrying out appropriate maintenance as required.

In liaison with the laboratory manager, monitor technical standards, advise, implement and evaluate improvements to existing protocols as required.

Plan and organise day to day workload to ensure that all diagnostic and research deadlines are delivered within previously agreed timescales.

Contribute to the well organised function of the laboratory and assist in maintaining stock levels, purchasing of consumables and supplies.

Ensure accuracy and precision of results and that agreed methods of both internal and external quality control are fully operative and followed. Accurate maintenance of results database. Ensuring logbooks and documentation of analysis areaccurateand up to date.

Supervise the training of junior technicians, postgraduate students and researchers in histopathology techniques, theory, safe laboratorypracticeand sample handling.

Keep abreast of recent advances in histopathology and immunohistopathology techniques including available markerstoimprove current practice and range of available histology and immunohistochemistry testing which may be provided. Validate new antibodies using recognised laboratory methods.

Maintain and update COSHH assessments, risk assessments,healthand safety policies. Production and maintenance of standard operating procedures and production of laboratory quick-start user guides.

Teach undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers and other persons including junior colleagues in histology theory and techniques. Plan, organise and prepare teaching material forundergraduatepractical classes and examinations.

Act as the main point of contact between the technical team,teachingstaffand undergraduate school administrators.

Identify and engage in professional development as appropriate, developing diagnostic, teaching and research support skillstohelpdisseminatethese skills to colleagues.

Where required, supervise staff and delegate workload to other members of the team, monitoring progress and performance.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

A1

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 [Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4, Higher National Diploma] or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role
A2

In depth theoretical knowledge and extensive practical skills in a wide range of diagnostic and research technique sand extensive knowledge of the operation of diagnostic laboratory equipment relating to histopathology.
A3

Up to date knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

Desirable

B1

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a related subject.
B2 Knowledge and disease and pathogenesis.

Skills

Essential

C1

Demonstrable specialist technical skills aligned to the specified discipline including skills in specialist equipment/systems/techniques. Details of the discipline are as described in the post-specific information and advert.
C2

Significant IT skills, including proficient user of relevant specialist or bespoke software packages and digital slide scanning and image manipulation.
C3

Significant analytical and problem-solving capability, includingahigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
C4

Excellent team working skills andthe ability to work independently when required.
C5

Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand,…