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Histopathologist/Laboratory Manager - TOX - 172
Open Date
15/04/2016, 09:00
Close Date
20/05/2016, 23:55
MRC Toxicology Unit
The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit, located at the University of Leicester, is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. The histology unit is expanding, and houses state-of-the art facilities for research histological methods.
We are looking to appoint a Histopathologist/Laboratory Manager to provide specialist histology support to the laboratory of Dr John Le Quesne and to serve the general histology needs of other research groups within the MRC Toxicology Unit.
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MRC - 4
Leicester
£27,355-£32,648
NA
Permanent
Science
Full Time
- Perform histology procedures and techniques including optimisation and utilisation of novel research methodologies and technologies, such as the construction and processing of tissue microarrays (TMAs) and laser capture microdissection.
- Management of the Unit’s histology facility: carrying out a wide range of specialised techniques including processing/microtomy of tissue sections and a full range of manual and automated staining, histochemical and immunohistochemical procedures.
- Ensure the effective maintenance of equipment and appropriate levels of consumables for both the histology laboratory and dissection rooms.
- Ensure the laboratory meets H&S requirements, maintaining detailed records of all samples, particularly those of human origin, for scientific, ethical and legal reasons.
- Provide advice to staff at all levels regarding the most appropriate histopathological approach.
- Assist with the interpretation of the resulting preparations.
- Co-ordinate and prioritise the demands of the various programmes and monitor output to ensure reliable, high quality results.
- Train and supervise any work undertaken in the histopathology laboratory and ensure the facility is maintained to a high standard.
Education / Qualifications / Training required:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in Biomedical Science
- NHS biomedical science training in histopathology, or an equivalent level of research experience
Desirable:
Higher degree in an area of research involving tissue skills
Previous work experience required:
Essential:
- FFPE tissue preparation and handling
- Microtomy including serial paraffin and cryostat sectioning
- Immunohistochemistry
- Cell pellet preparation/sectioning
- Histochemical special stains
Desirable:
- Tissue Microarray construction
- Immunofluorescence
- In situ hybridisation
- Multiplex immunoassays
- Automated immunostaining/multispectral imaging
Personal skills/behaviours/qualities:
Essential:
- Ability to give expert advice regarding the choice and optimisation of histological technologies to researchers at all levels *
- Ability to manage and organise resources and ensure work is correctly prioritised to optimise workflow across the various research groups *
- Enthusiasm to learn and optimise new procedures and techniques *
*denotes criteria to be assessed at interview
Please include a covering letter and CV with your application to include details of two employment/educational referees.
Information regarding the MRC Toxicology Unit can be found at: http://tox.mrc.ac.uk/
The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
This opportunity is closed to applications.