Job description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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We are looking for an experienced Histology Technician to join our growing team within our state-of-the-art Laboratory at Dick White Referrals (DWR) Referral Hospital. The Histology Laboratory Technician is responsible for the processing of histology / surgical biopsy submissions including grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining and general day to day organisation within the histology laboratory.

As our laboratory is located within the busy hospital at DWR, lots of our work is from referred patients in house. We also receive samples through other referral hospitals across the UK, along with first opinion samples which provides us with a varied and interesting workload. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a wider clinical team as we move forward under Antech Diagnostics, part of Mars Science and Diagnostics, together making a better world for pets.

Primary duties include:

Macroscopic examination and grossing of veterinary surgical biopsy submissions according to local guidelines and SOPs.
Provide quality embedding according to benchmarks and SOP’s.
Appropriate prioritisation of work such as ensuring flow of urgent cases and monitoring pending lists.
Perform manual stains as required and use of automated stainer.
Calibrate and run Quality Control on the machines and assist with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the machines.
Report any technical/QC problems to a supervisor in an appropriate and timely manner, supporting resolution of issues and problem solving.
Cross-train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures. Maintains clean and organised work area. Restocks supplies as needed.
Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.
Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.
Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.

Benefits

Remote working
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme

Work Experience

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a diagnostic histology laboratory (essential).
Bachelors degree in a science related field preferable.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, in a timely manner with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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