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
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
Sample manifest & Labelling QC
Glass slide scanning support for routine project support
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
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.
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.

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
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

2 Part time Scientific jobs in Croydon, Cambridgeshire