Trainee Histology Scientist

Do you want a comprehensive training and development plan to help progress your career? Do you want the opportunity to work for a global organisation to help improve lives and improve health? Do you have an interest in cellular pathology/ histology? As a Trainee Histology Scientist at our site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, you will work within our modern purpose-built Histology department. You will play a key role in the selection and subsequent processing of pre-clinical tissues providing the essential link between sample collection and pathological evaluation. Following a comprehensive training and career development scheme, the responsibilities of this varied role will include:

• The development and use of anatomy skills to identify and trim tissue samples from a range of animal species
• Processing and blocking of tissues using the latest automated tissue processing technology
• Microtomy of embedded tissues using the latest motorised microtomes
• Staining of tissue sections using a combination of methods and processes.
• Microscopic quality control of tissue sections
• Precise labelling of samples and accurate recording of data
• Adherence to Good Laboratory Practice regulations
• Undertaking cross-training initiatives within other areas across Safety Assessment
• The job may involve periods of lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment and working with animal tissue
About You:
• You will have an enthusiastic and committed attitude
• You will have a target-orientated outlook, suited to working within a fast-paced, production-intensive environment
What Labcorp can offer you:
• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning
Education:
• Due to our comprehensive training and career development scheme, it is not essential to have previous experience; full training will be provided, however, good English language / reading / writing skills are essential
Experience:
• No experience of the role required, however knowledge and experience with cellular pathology is advantageous
• A-levels or equivalent in science subjects would be required
• Ideally you will have had some work experience after leaving full time education
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• You will have an enthusiastic and committed attitude
• You will have a target-orientated outlook, suited to working within a fast-paced, production-intensive environment, Due to our comprehensive training and career development scheme, it is not essential to have previous experience; full training will be provided, however, good English language / reading / writing skills are essential, No experience of the role required, however knowledge and experience with cellular pathology is advantageous
• A-levels or equivalent in science subjects would be required
• Ideally you will have had some work experience after leaving full time education
  
  Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning