Histology Technician

Job title:

Histology Technician

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE05: £27,979 – £32,332 per annum.Easter Bush Pathology / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / CMVMFull time: 35 hours per weekOpen ended: PermanentWe are looking for a collegiate and well-organised Histology laboratory technician to join the Veterinary Histology Laboratory in Easter Bush Pathology, part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on the Easter Bush Campus, University of Edinburgh. The provision of technical skills and expertise is essential in supporting the activities of the histopathology laboratory. Essential to this is the delivery of a histology service for teaching, as well as for both diagnostic and research purposes to a wide range of staff, within and out with the School of Veterinary Medicine including the Roslin Institute. This involves where applicable, the development of new analytical methods, as well as the supervision and training of junior staff.Working under the Histology Laboratory Manager, and alongside experienced laboratory technicians, the post-holder will have a key role in the effective running of the histology service and the provision of specialised histotechnology, including the delivery of a wide range of tinctorially and immunohistochemically stained histological sections (both paraffin and frozen material).Your skills and attributes for success:

• Practical experience of all manual histological techniques, including microtomy and cryotomy, accompanied by a comprehensive knowledge of tissue histology, tinctorial staining as well as Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• An appropriate qualification and/or experience in Histology with a standard equivalent to that of a trainee/state registered Biomedical Scientist within an NHS (National Health Service) laboratory.
• Working within a small laboratory team, the candidate must work well without direct supervision while also performing as part of that team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, a good knowledge of safe laboratory practice, the ability to work to deadlines, excellent communication skills and a professional manner with colleagues and clients.
• Must be computer literate with commonly used software programmes.

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £27,979 – £32,332 per annum.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 11th July 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than eight hundred staff and almost eighteen hundred students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos.The School comprises:········We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.EducationThe School is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and participates in the Veterinary Medical Colleges Admissions Service (VMCAS). We are consistently ranked the best vet school in the UK by both the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and the Guardian League Tables. We are consistently ranked among the best in the world by global rankings.The School is a global education provider with over 1,800 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students from around the world. We provide world-class education to improve the health of animals and human beings alike and are leaders in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation. The unique association with leading medical and veterinary schools (through the University’s College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with a genuine commitment to the concept of One Medicine, also enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa.Research ImpactIn a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining Times Higher Education’s ratings for each institution. The judgement, based on the quality and breadth of research, maintains the R(D)SVS and SRUC’s position as the strongest provider in these subject areas. The institutions’ research environment was classified to be 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences research. The Vet School and SRUC submission was also assessed as being 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent in terms of the impact its research work has on wider society.Community The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and the Roslin Institute holds a Gold Award in recognition of their commitment to advance the representation of women in veterinary medicine and animal science. It is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including campus allotments and apiary, cycle storage and showers, walking and running trails, two restaurants and a modern gym.

Expected salary

£27979 – 32332 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:14:08 GMT

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