Assistant Pathology Technician (Level 1 - Necropsy) 1 1 1 1 1 1

Assistant Pathology Technician (Level 1 - Necropsy) 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tranent, Scotland

Charles River Laboratories
Full Time Tranent, Scotland 21592 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.


IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Job Summary

At our world class facility just a short drive from Edinburgh, due to our continued growth and success, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Histology Technician.


NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROVIDED TO THE SUCESSFUL CANDIDATES

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out laboratory procedures within Histology on all routine laboratory models
  • Tissue Sampling and sample preparation post fixation for all tissues received from necropsy
  • Wax Embedding of processed tissue samples
  • Sectioning of wax blocks using a microtome and mounting sections on glass slides
  • Staining of tissues collected onto the glass slides, in preparation for presentation to the Pathologist.
  • General housekeeping of the Laboratory and the care and maintenance of all equipment.

Candidates are required to have the following:

  • A minimum of 5 standard grades (or equivalent)
  • Flexible approach to suit the needs of the business
  • Commitment to quality and meeting deadlines
  • Willingness to join the weekend Rota and provide overtime to suit the needs of the business
  • Ability to sustain bench working conditions for long periods of time

The following are attributes desirable for this Assistant Technician position:

  • Passion for animal welfare
  • The desire for improving the quality of life for patients, people and animals
  • Hard working and committed

The salary for this position is £21,591.75.

The closing date for applications is 05 May 2023.

Profile and Requirements


IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

Assistant Pathology Technician (Level 1 - Necropsy) 1 1 1 1 1 1
Charles River Laboratories

www.criver.com
Wilmington, United States
James C. Foster
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
1947
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