Pathology Technician - MLC 2501

Full Time (36 hours per week)

About Us:

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research.  As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

About the Role:

Are you ready to advance your career in one of the world's most renowned Medical Research Centres?

If so, we have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for you!  

You will be providing necropsy support within the Pathology team carrying out dissections and tissue processing. The role also involves tissue sample curation, stock control and assisting in the maintenance of the quality assurance and databases.

This role reports into the Head of Pathology services and works within a team of Pathology Technicians.

You will be expected to liaise with internal and external customers as well as service engineers and suppliers.

There may be occasional travelling to attend meetings and training of site.

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.

About You:

What do I need to bring to this role:

• A record of training in necropsy
• Experience of routine rodent necropsy techniques
• Competence and knowledge in necropsy principles and practice
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability work independently and as part of a team

If you don’t meet all of the criteria but have cross-over skills we would still encourage you to apply because you may may be right candidate for another role.

Benefits:

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, including a defined-benefit pension scheme and generous 32.5 day holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, free parking and a subsidised canteen. In addition, you will be contributing to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities. The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equality and diversity leadership and management.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and be part of a team dedicated to ground-breaking research, we would love to hear from you. For full details and to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.