Sr Histology Technician

Senior Histology Technician (12 Month Temporary Contract)

Location: Cambridge, UK Avantor Services provides on site Laboratory and Materials Management Services to leading pharmaceutical organisations. We are currently seeking a Senior Histology Technician to join our team supporting the AstraZeneca Translational Pathology Laboratories in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly collaborative Biomarker Science & Technologies / Translational Pathology environment, supporting tissue based activities across multiple drug development programmes from early research through to clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Histological sectioning and tissue handling
• Tissue Microarray (TMA) construction
• Cell pellet processing
• Supporting selected staining activities using manual and automated methods
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and routine operational support
• Accurate completion of laboratory documentation and records
• Working in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements
• Supporting a multidisciplinary team across translational pathology projects

About You - Required Qualifications

• BSc degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of experience within histology, pathology, tissue based laboratory operations, or another regulated laboratory environment
• Experience in histological sectioning and tissue processing
• Experience with Tissue Microarray (TMA) construction and/or cell pellet processing
• Experience performing or supporting staining activities
• Experience maintaining laboratory equipment and supporting laboratory operations
• Knowledge of GCP regulations and compliant laboratory practices
• Understanding of regulations governing the ethical use and handling of human tissue samples
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to laboratory safety and quality standards
• Experience with IHC, IF, ISH, or related tissue based staining techniques

Desirable Experience

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline
• Experience within translational medicine, biomarker laboratories, pathology laboratories, or clinical trial support environments
• Experience working within an HTA-regulated environment
• Familiarity with audit, inspection, deviation, CAPA, and change control processes
• Experience with digital pathology, slide scanning, or laboratory tracking systems
• Understanding of cancer biology and pathology

Please note: Due to the hands on nature of this position, only candidates with demonstrable practical laboratory experience in histology and tissue based workflows will be considered. Applicants should be able to clearly evidence their direct involvement in relevant techniques and laboratory processes outlined in this job description.

Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a world class pharmaceutical research environment, contributing to innovative drug development programmes while working alongside leading scientists and pathology specialists.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case by case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.