Research Technician - CPSS (Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Sciences)

As a key member of the Weekend Services team, you'll act as the bridge between science teams and timelines, ensuring continuity, quality, and consistency across CPSS activities., Histology & Sample Preparation

• Sample receipt, inventory/acquisition
• Tissue trimming, processing, embedding, block melting, sectioning, and filing (FFPE and frozen)
• Routine H&E staining (manual and autostainer) (FFPE & Frozen)
• Sample & Glass slide QC
IHC platform & Antibody-Based Workflow Support
• General IHC platform support including experiment set up & slide loading/unloading
• Platform maintenance, waste disposal, reagent replenishment, instrument decontamination
• Antibody conjugation (including IMC antibodies)
• Antibody inventory management and stock control
Digitisation & Imaging
• Sample manifest & Labelling QC
• Glass slide scanning support for routine project support
Instrumentation & Equipment Maintenance
• H&E Autostainer Management (reagents, maintenance, decontamination)
• General laboratory reagent replenishment & stock checks
• General laboratory equipment decontaminations ahead of service & repairs
• Fridges and freezers organisation in line with safety requirements
Laboratory Operations & Project Support
• Slide, block, sample filing and archiving
• Shipping and receipt of samples and deliveries
• Supporting day to day Laboratory Operations across multiple labs
• Managing and updating worklists and request statuses, conducting weekly team handovers
  
  This role is ideal for a confident, detail-oriented Research Technician who enjoys owning their work and making a visible impact.
You'll bring:
• A degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience
• Practical experience in the aforementioned techniques
• Comfort working with IT systems and Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive, organised mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• The flexibility and reliability needed to thrive in a weekend-based role
  
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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• There may be a requirement to work certain bank holidays during the year
• To support a strong onboarding experience, successful candidates will typically work Monday to Friday for the first 2-3 weeks, maximising training time with our client's on-site science teams, before transitioning to the weekend shift pattern
Why Join?
• Work within a dynamic research environment
• Enjoy a weekend-focused schedule with weekdays free
• Be part of a growing operation enabling true 7-day science
• Make a meaningful impact - your work keeps critical research running