Technician – Histology

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12^th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for new Technician – Histology to join the University’s School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine.

In this role you will supervise and deliver high quality technical services in histopathology within Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) and our Histology research service to support commercial diagnostics, research projects and teaching laboratories, including providing specialist technical expertise in the relevant discipline.

Working under the remit of the Laboratory Manager, you will assist in the organisation and efficient usage of the Histology laboratory in support of all 3 activity streams: diagnostics, research and teaching support. In the absence of the Laboratory Manager, you will be expected to step up and oversee daily operations to ensure the uninterrupted and smooth running of the laboratory.

In addition, you may be responsible for overseeing practical skills laboratory workshops for undergraduate students as part of their degree courses and individual tuition of post-graduate students.

We are seeking an experienced histologist who is actively practicing histology and is highly proficient in all core histology duties.

Apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/technician-histology-5966893

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

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