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Trainee PLS Technician

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Eye, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Start date
24 Sep 2020
Closing date
23 Oct 2020

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Discipline
Medical Affairs, Scientific Advisor
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details


Are you interested in a career in Science?

Do you want the opportunity work for a global organisation who strive to make a difference to people's everyday lives by bringing essential products to the market?

As one of the world's premier Contract Research Organisations, Covance's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.

As a Trainee PLS Technician within the Pathology Laboratory Servicesteam based in Eye, Suffolk, your role will mainly be within our histology section and your main responsibilities will be:

  • Perform routine Histology on all species
  • Learn to identify key organs and sample specific areas through these tissues
  • As part of the process you will learn to embed tissue
  • Be given specialist training to learn Microtomy
  • Training to be given to learn staining techniques
  • Once fully trained, successful applicant will have ownership of own work


There will be opportunities to cross train in the other sections of the Pathology Laboratory Services. These include:

Necropsy
  • Performs routine macroscopic necropsy techniques for all species.
  • Trim and retain all organs from all species.
  • Performs caesarean necropsy techniques.
  • Performs external and visceral fetal examinations.
  • Performs non-routine tasks such as freezing tissues.

Sperm Analysis
  • Preparation of consumables e.g. slides washing, pot filling.
  • Sample preparation for routine sperm analyses.
  • Staining and coverslipping of slides.

Fetal Pathology
  • Preparation of reagents and sample processing for skeletal examinations.
  • Prepare Bouins fixed rat/mouse fetuses and rabbit head serial sections using a freehand serial sectioning technique.
  • Specimen archiving.

If are looking for a role where you will receive first class training and have the opportunity to develop and progress, then we would like to hear from you!

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.
Education/Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have:
  • GCSE level passes (C or above) including Maths, Science and English. Candidates without this level of qualification may be recruited if considered suitable
  • Ability to work as part of a team and learn new techniques
  • Ability to follow instruction and pay attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritise work in line with departmental needs and a flexible approach to work
  • Understand the role of others and liaise, collaborate and demonstrate effective communication
Experience:
Not essential as on the job training will be given.

Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
SL6 3QH
United Kingdom

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