Bristol general jobs

Senior histology technician

Date posted: Friday 18th July

Location: Bristol

We are locating our new veterinary histopathology business in Bristol, and are looking to recruit a senior histology technician who will help us develop and run the histology and immunohistochemistry laboratory.
Our company will specialise in the processing of biopsy specimens submitted by veterinary surgeons. Tissue samples will be examined histologically and reports generated by veterinary pathologists, with an emphasis on providing the veterinary surgeon with as much specific, detailed and clinically useful information as possible. Where applicable, histochemical and immunohistochemical methods will be used to characterise the tissues further. In addition, samples received through the laboratory will be used for clinical research studies to further our understanding of animal disease and to develop prognostic and diagnostic assays to benefit veterinary patients. Results from these research studies will be submitted for publication in the scientific literature.
We hope to establish our company as the UK's premier diagnostic and research-focussed veterinary histopathological laboratory.

You will work with the Director of Pathology to set up, manage and develop the histopathology and immunohistochemistry laboratory facillities and oversee the day-to-day operation of the histopathology and immunohistochemistry laboratories. This will include routine preparation of histological and immunohistochemical-stained sections of submitted biopsy tissues for diagnostic and research purposes.

A successful applicant will have:
1) A minimum of a bachelor of science degree.
2) At least 3 years experience managing and running a histopathology or immunohistochemistry laboratory.
3) At least 3 years experience of preparation of tissue specimens for routine histopathological examination.
4) At least 2 years experience of preparing histochemical and immunohistochemical stained sections.
5) Meticulous working habits with meticulous documentation of samples and processing thereof.
6) Experience developing laboratory standard operating procedures.
7) The ability to work well in a close-knit, friendly team.
8) The ability to work efficiently and to tight deadlines.
9) Good communication skills.
10) Basic computer skills.