Vwr
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Scientist - Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences (DLS)

Location
Cambridge, GBR
Listed
3 days ago

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 programs, 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

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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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
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From Vwr's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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