Avantor
Sr Histology Genomics Focused Technician
Cambridge, GBR · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
GCPBioinformaticsMedical DevicesResearchGxP
About the role
- Senior Histology Technician - Genomics Focus (12-Month Temporary Contract)
- Avantor Services provides on-site Laboratory and Materials Management Services to leading pharmaceutical organisations.
- We are currently seeking a Senior Histology Technician - Genomics Focus to join our team supporting the AstraZeneca Translational Pathology Laboratories in Cambridge.
Requirements
- They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
- We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.
- BSc degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Experience with Tissue Microarray (TMA) construction and cell pellet processing
- Experience with H&E staining, tissue scrape, tissue annotation, and macrodissection
- Experience supporting genomics-related sample preparation workflows
- Experience working within an HTA-regulated environment
- Familiarity with digital pathology, sample tracking systems, or regulated documentation systems
- Experience supporting audits, inspections, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
- Knowledge of pathology and translational medicine workflows
- Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Skills
- Tissue receipt, embedding, and histological sectioning
- Tissue Microarray (TMA) construction
- Cell pellet processing
- H&E staining and slide preparation
- Sample receipt and processing for genomics-related projects
- Tissue scrape, tissue annotation, and macrodissection activities
- Coordinating compliant sample handover to Genomics teams
- Supporting laboratory equipment maintenance and operational upkeep
- Accurately documenting laboratory activities in regulated systems
- Working in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements
- Supporting multidisciplinary project teams across translational pathology and genomics workflows
Equal opportunity
- We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
- Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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