Laboratory Assistant / Digital Pathology Scanning Technician
Location: Bristol
Salary: Starting from £28,000 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:50-17:00
Visa sponsorship: This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Laboratory Assistant / Digital Pathology Scanning Technician to join our Bristol laboratory team.
This is an important role within the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, supporting the accurate accessioning of submissions, digital pathology scanning workflows and the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services within agreed turnaround times.
The successful candidate will act as the day-to-day lead for accessioning activities, digital slide scanning, workflow coordination and case allocation to pathologists. You will work closely with laboratory colleagues, pathologists and operational teams to ensure that cases are processed efficiently, accurately and in line with laboratory procedures.
Key responsibilities
Accessioning and workflow management
Support the receipt, registration, staging, storage and tracking of specimens, ensuring full traceability throughout the testing process.
Coordinate and oversee the daily accessioning workflow, ensuring submissions are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with laboratory procedures.
Maintain accurate records within the relevant laboratory systems.
Work closely with pathologists, laboratory colleagues and the Pathology Operations Lead to maintain reporting rotas and support the fair and effective allocation of cases.
Manage slide and block storage, retrieval and distribution for additional testing.
Identify and escalate any issues that may affect workflow, turnaround times or specimen traceability.
Digital pathology scanning
Scan histology slides in accordance with laboratory procedures and agreed turnaround time requirements.
Assess slide quality before scanning, identifying issues with staining, coverslipping, labelling or tissue preparation that may affect digital image quality.
Complete post-scan qual...
Laboratory Assistant /Pathology Scanning Technician - Contract in Bristol employer: Zoetis UK
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