Research Technician

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital and Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford

Contract type: Fixed term for 18 months

Hours: Full time

About the role

We are looking for a Research Technician to join the NDS Bioresource histopathology team, supporting the tissue handling needs of the exciting new collaboration between the University of Oxford and Mdxhealth. You will be part of a team of research technicians supporting a complete range of end-to-end histopathology services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to use your advanced microtomy expertise to contribute to an exciting new international and industry-linked project.

As part of this highly dynamic and varied role, you will be responsible for using your microtomy and laboratory skills to carry out a variety of histological techniques on non-diagnostic samples, including tissue processing, embedding, slide scanning and sectioning of paraffin embedded tissue. Attention to detail will be a crucial skill, required when updating sample tracking records, project databases and using electronic patient records systems.

You will work closely with the Lab Team Lead and project lead pathologist to drive forward the goals of the project. You will be based at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites; specifically, the John Radcliffe Hospital, with a potential requirement to travel to the Churchill Hospital and Old Road Campus site. While there will be some opportunity for remote working, it is expected that you would be on site a minimum of 4 days per week.

This full-time post is available immediately and is fixed term for 18 months in the first instance. For a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria please refer to the attached Job Description.

About you

An experienced tissue handling technician, you will be expected to have advanced microtomy skills and proven experience using those skills in a laboratory setting. You will have the ability to follow protocols and to apply technical knowledge and experience to the development of new procedures and working practices. You will have an awareness of relevant legislation related to human sample acquisition, storage and processing (e.g. Good Clinical Practice, the Human Tissue Act 2004, the Data Protection Act 2018).

Application Process

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Danielle Fairbrass at danielle.fairbrass@nds.ox.ac.uk.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the university jobs portal. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA979 on all correspondence.

Only applications received before noon on Monday 9th March 2026 can be considered.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th March 2026.

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