Sr Histology Technician

Location: Papworth St. Agnes

The Opportunity:

Senior Histology Technician (12-Month Temporary Contract)

Location:

Cambridge, UK

Avantor Services provides on-site Laboratory and Materials Management Services to leading pharmaceutical organisations. We are currently seeking a  Senior Histology Technician  to join our team supporting the  our client`s Translational Pathology Laboratories  in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly collaborative  Biomarker Science & Technologies / Translational Pathology  environment, supporting tissue-based activities across multiple drug development programmes from early research through to clinical development.

The Role

This is a hands-on laboratory position providing operational and technical histology support within a regulated environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality histology services while ensuring compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

Histological sectioning and tissue handling

Tissue Microarray (TMA) construction

Cell pellet processing

Supporting selected staining activities using manual and automated methods

Laboratory equipment maintenance and routine operational support

Accurate completion of laboratory documentation and records

Working in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements

Supporting a multidisciplinary team across translational pathology projects

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:
BSc degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience

At least 1 year of experience within histology, pathology, tissue-based laboratory operations , or another regulated laboratory environment

Experience in histological sectioning and tissue processing

Experience with Tissue Microarray (TMA) construction and/or cell pellet processing

Experience performing or supporting staining activities

Experience maintaining laboratory equipment and supporting laboratory operations

Knowledge of GCP regulations and compliant laboratory practices

Understanding of regulations governing the ethical use and handling of human tissue samples

Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to laboratory safety and quality standards

Experience with IHC, IF, ISH, or related tissue-based staining techniques

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:
Master's degree in a scientific discipline

Experience with in translational medicine, biomarker laboratories, pathology laboratories, or clinical trial support environments

Experience working within an HTA-regulated environment

Familiarity with audit, inspection, deviation, CAPA, and change control processes

Experience with digital pathology, slide scanning, or laboratory tracking systems

Understanding of cancer biology and pathology

Please note:

Due to the hands-on nature of this position,  only candidates with demonstrable practical laboratory experience in histology and tissue-based workflows will be considered . Applicants should be able to clearly evidence their direct involvement in relevant techniques and laboratory processes outlined in this job description.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a world-class pharmaceutical research environment, contributing to innovative drug development programmes while working alongside leading scientists and pathology specialists.

Apply today to become part of a team helping to advance cutting-edge translational science and improve patient outcomes.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career.  Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better.  It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.  Apply today!

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