Histology Technician - Little Chesterford, United Kingdom - Prestige Appointments

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If you want to help us solve the world's most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development - you belong here, with us.


Position Overview
Our Client provides laboratory solutions to leading businesses in the life science industry.


Histology Technician to join our service providing laboratory and sample management support for the AZ Translational Pathology Laboratories in Cambridge, UK.


The Translational Pathology Laboratories support biomarker identification and analysis for multiple AZ drug projects from the very early stage through to Phase I and II clinical trials.


Location
:
AstraZeneca, CB10 1XL, Little Chesterford, Saffron Walden

Working hours
:
Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 with some flexibility

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Sectioning of human tissues
  • Ensures own work is compliant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Tissue Act (HTA) regulations, Safety Health and Environment (SHE) standards
  • Work closely with the scientists in the Translational Medicine Genomics group to identify, locate, acquire samples from internal Biobanks, CRO and external vendors.
  • Identify and solve problems associated with sourcing samples and have excellent communication skills in order to discuss and resolve such issues with other team members.
  • Responsible for tracking human samples in LIMS systems used by Translational Pathology and Genomics Labs.
  • Independently use sample inventory methods and assist in continuous improvement of our processes for sample handling, requisition, sample
  • To be an effective team member in supporting projects to meet their objectives
  • Adhere to SHE regulations, PPE policies and follow Avantor Work Instructions & Risk Assessments
  • Work proactively with line manager to ensure all training activities are completed and signed off in a timely manner

Experience Required

  • A degree in bioscience or life science
- histopathology, tissue sectioning

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Exceptional planning and organisational skills, meticulous eye for detail
  • Awareness of UK Human Tissue Act
  • Clear concise written and spoken communication skills
  • Good time management skills, ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Experience with electronic sample management systems
  • Experience with GCP
  • Experience of working with SHE policies and procedures

Further Information

  • Bonus
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Bank Holiday
  • Paid Holiday
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