Avantor

Avantor

Sr Histology Technician

Cambridge, GBR · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • Senior Histology Technician (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 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

  • Master's degree in a scientific discipline
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills

Company info

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

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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