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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Bachelor's degree
Product development

Full job description

The Opportunity:

Scientist – Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences (DLS)

Location: Cambridge
Contract: 12‑month contract

About the Role

We are recruiting a Scientist – Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences (DLS) to join our client’s highly regulated, CAP‑accredited laboratory environment in Cambridge. This is a hands‑on, lab‑based role supporting the development, optimisation and validation of cutting‑edge diagnostic assays, including histopathology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and digital/computational pathology .

Working as part of a highly collaborative scientific team, you will support world‑class discovery and precision diagnostics programmes, contributing to novel diagnostic solutions that impact patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day scientific and laboratory operational support
Independently undertake technical work in accordance with SOPs and quality standards
Support development, optimisation, verification and validation of diagnostic assays
Perform microtomy and tissue preparation across a range of human tissue types
Operate and maintain automated IHC and histology platforms (e.g. Ventana, Leica, Dako)
Support digital pathology workflows including slide scanning, QC and troubleshooting
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality frameworks (CAP/CLIA, ISO, HTA, GCP)
Accurately record and manage data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Work closely with scientists, project managers and cross‑functional teams to communicate data and findings clearly

About You

Essential:

BSc (or equivalent experience) in Biomedical Science, Pathology, Molecular Biology or related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a diagnostic histopathology and/or IHC laboratory
Proven experience with microtomy and handling human tissue samples
Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment
Strong attention to detail, data integrity and quality standards
Ability to manage your own workload while contributing effectively to team objectives

Desirable:

Experience with assay development and validation
Hands‑on experience with automated IHC staining platforms
Exposure to digital pathology and interest in advanced computational workflows
Experience working within product development or design control frameworks

Why Join AVANTOR?

Be part of cutting‑edge research programmes supporting world‑class discovery science
Gain hands‑on experience in a highly collaborative, industry‑leading laboratory environment
Work alongside expert scientists while continuously developing your technical skill set

Benefits Package

25 days annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Competitive pension scheme
Private healthcare
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Interested? Let`s apply!

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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