Job Title: Veterinary Histology Technician
Location: Bristol
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
About us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
About the role:
Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNLAB, the European leader in delivery of high-quality pathology testing and imaging services and operates six veterinary diagnostic laboratories across the UK and Ireland.
Our teams are fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to veterinary healthcare and you will receive training and coaching to develop your skills and to support you in your working life. In addition, to enable you to broaden your experience and increase the depth of your knowledge, thus improving your career potential, we train our scientific and support staff to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and facilitate the rotation of staff amongst key laboratory areas.
About you:
We are searching for an enthusiastic histology technician to work with the laboratory team at our state of the art laboratory in Bristol. Duties will include trimming in of wet tissues and the routine preparation of histological and immunohistochemical-stained sections of submitted biopsy tissues for diagnostic and research purposes.
A successful applicant will have:
- BSc or an equivalent qualification, preferably in Biomedical science (desired but not essential).
- Experience in processing tissue samples for pathologists including grossing, embedding, microtomy and staining techniques (special stains and immunohistochemistry).
- Meticulous working habits and the ability to work efficiently and to tight deadlines.
- The ability to work well in a close-knit, friendly team.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
How to apply
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Senior Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Engineer, Laboratory Assistant, Lab Technician, Laboratory Tech, Lab Tech, Graduate Lab Tech, Science Technician, Enzyme Analyst, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
