Senior Histology Scientist

Covance ,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Job Overview: Are you an experienced histology scientist looking for your next challenge? Do you have extensive experience in histotechnology platforms? We are currently recruiting for a Senior Histology Scientist at our site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. You will work within our modern purpose-built Special Pathology Services facility where you will play a key role in directing studies within the group as well as being involved in developing and evaluating novel assays. The facility accommodates the very latest equipment for immunohistochemistry (Leica Bond and Ventana Discovery Ultra) as well as image analysis (VisioPharm) and slide scanning (Aperio and Vectra Polaris) platforms. Following a comprehensive training and career development scheme, the key responsibilities of this varied role will include: * Development of Immunohistochemical and In-Situ Hybridisation assays and subsequent transfer of these assays to studies. * Involvement in the development of image analysis algorithims. * Study Direction of StandaIone SPS studies. * Cryo and Paraffin sectioning of tissues for cross reactivity and tissue profiling assessments. About You: * You will be an experienced Histology Scientist with an extensive knowledge of key histotechnology platforms and will have the ability to apply your experience to target profiling and human and animal species tissue target validation. * You will have a background of working with immunohistochemistry (including multi-plex chromogenic and fluorescence immunohistochemistry) and In-Situ Hybridisation. * You will have experience as a study director/ principal Investigator for standalone investigations. * Experience with Image Analysis and slide scanning platforms would be an advantage. * You will have a target-orientated outlook, suited to working within a fast-paced, production-intensive environment. * Ability to coach and mentor fellow colleagues. * Once trained, the job involves working overtime, which may be weekdays, weekends, Bank Holidays and may be part of the on-call rota. What Covance can offer you * Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributorypension. * Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry. * 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. At Covance, we value all employees equally, because every team member is essential to our success. On top of being valued and respected, we invest in your development and will help you to progress along whichever career path you choose which will be both flexible and rewarding. Contact us today and see where it takes you! Education/Qualifications: * Preferably BSc or MSc in Biomedical/Biological Sciences. Experience: The successful candidate will have extensive experience with operational histology, including extensive experience in specialised cellular pathology procedures. Experience in contract histopathology as a Responsible Scientist/Principal Investigator/Study Director is preferred and advantageous. Employment Type: Full Time

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