At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead histology activities and collaborate on innovative drug discovery projects.
- Company: Dynamic team focused on cutting-edge research in drug development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by supporting groundbreaking therapeutic programmes.
- Qualifications: PhD or MSc in Histology or related field with significant preclinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Scientist to join a dynamic Preclinical Histology team supporting innovative drug discovery and development programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research by delivering high-quality histological and tissue‑based data that drive critical scientific decisions.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with scientists, pathologists, toxicologists, and project teams to support a diverse portfolio of therapeutic programmes across multiple disease areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform histology activities including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and digital pathology workflows.
- Develop, optimise, and validate histological assays to support preclinical research objectives.
- Generate, analyse, interpret, and communicate tissue‑based data to project teams and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional scientists to support efficacy, safety, biomarker, and mechanism‑of‑action studies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, and scientific capability.
- Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, and compliance with applicable quality standards.
- Mentor junior scientists and provide technical expertise within the histology function.
- What you’ll need
- Ph D, MSc, or equivalent experience in Histology, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience working within a preclinical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment.
- Strong hands‑on expertise in histological techniques, immunohistochemistry, tissue morphology assessment, and digital pathology.
- Experience supporting drug discovery, translational research, or preclinical development programmes.
- Excellent data interpretation, problem‑solving, and scientific communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
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