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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