Trainee Histology Scientist - Eye, United Kingdom - Labcorp

Labcorp

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Eye, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you want a comprehensive training and development plan to help progress your career?

Do you want the opportunity to work for a global organisation to help improve lives and improve health?

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that includes contract research and developmental services to the pharmaceutical, medical technology, crop protection and chemical industries.

We are currently looking to recruit a
Trainee Histology Scientist within the team based in
Eye, Suffolk.

You will play a key role in the selection and subsequent processing of pre-clinical tissues providing the essential link between sample collection and pathological evaluation.

Following a comprehensive training and career development scheme, the responsibilities of this varied role will include:

Perform routine Histology on all species
Learn to identify key organs and sample specific areas through these tissues
As part of the process you will learn to embed tissue
Be given specialist training to learn Microtomy
Training to be given to learn staining techniques
Once fully trained, successful applicant will have ownership of own work

There may be opportunities to cross train in the other sections of the Pathology Laboratory Services

These include:

Necropsy

Performs routine macroscopic necropsy techniques for all species.
Trim and retain all organs from all species.
Performs caesarean necropsy techniques.
Performs external and visceral fetal examinations.
Performs nonroutine tasks such as freezing tissues.

Sperm Analysis

Preparation of consumables e.g. slides washing, pot filling.
Sample preparation for routine sperm analyses.
Staining and cover slipping of slides.

Fetal Pathology

Preparation of reagents and sample processing for skeletal examinations.
Prepare Bouins fixed rat/mouse fetuses and rabbit head serial sections using a freehand serial sectioning technique.
Specimen archiving.

If are looking for a role where you will receive first class training and have the opportunity to develop and progress, then we would like to hear from you

What Labcorp can offer you:

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning

Education:

Due to our comprehensive training and career development scheme, it is not essential to have previous experience; full training will be provided, however, good English language / reading / writing skills are essential.

We offer a range of entry level opportunities with different working patterns.

Experience:

No experience required, however knowledge and experience with cellular pathology is advantageous.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We encourage all to apply.

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