Pathology Technician

Location: MRC Harwell

Hours: Full time (36 hours per week)

Contract type: Fixed term contract for six months, with the possibility to extend to 12 months

About us

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research.  As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

About the Role:

To provide a cross team service in the pathology department, undertaking clinical pathology analysis as well as a range of in-vivo and ex-vivo procedures. The Pathology team at the Mary Lyon Centre are a team of dedicated individuals, who assist with the key mission of utilising mouse models for the preclinical study of human disease. Data produced by this team informs researchers around the UK and across the world about the roles of many mammalian genes and how they might lead to disease in humans.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and operation of equipment including Beckman Coulter DXC700AU, Advia2120i, FLUOstar Optima plate reader, RAPID Lab 348EX blood gas analyser, CytoFlex S Flow Cytometer and Multiplex analyser
• Performance of in-vivo phenotyping assays, such as blood sampling, and processing of samples for analysis
• Assist with running laboratory skills training courses
• Sensible management of scheduled work to effectively prioritise work and maintain good turn-around times
• Ensuring that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) requirements are observed 

About You:

• HND, BSc or extensive relevant laboratory experience in the Biological or Biomedical Sciences
• General laboratory experience
• Experience handling blood samples
• Experience of blood sample analysis
• Ability to accurately follow protocols/SOPs
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail 

Benefits:

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and be part of a team dedicated to ground-breaking research, we would love to hear from you. For full details and to apply please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Please quote reference: MLC 2673

The closing date for applications is 17^th August 2025.