Laboratory and Histology Support Technician

Location: Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Laboratory and Histology Support Technician to join our fantastic laboratory support team providing key support to the Institute’s researchers at the Ludwig Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.

You will be reporting to the Senior Laboratory Manager and will be working alongside the Senior Laboratory Manager on projects in the Institute, taking sole responsibly where appropriate. You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Laboratory Manager in dealing with suppliers and engineers over faulty equipment and service contracts, with particular responsibility for the Histology equipment. You will also be supporting the Senior Histology Technician (sectioning, slide preparation, etc) as well as assisting the Laboratory Manager to oversee all the Institutes Radiation work.

To be successful in this role, you will be educated to A Level standard or equivalent, along with experience of laboratory support in a life science lab, and the awareness and knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements in scientific research. You will have the flexibility to work independently and as part of a team, being highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31^st December 2027 and is funded by the Ludwig.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 12^th August 2024 will be considered. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 21^st August 2024. Please quote 173912 on all correspondence.

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