"Histology Technician (Grade 5)"

About us

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 400 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing kinder, more effective therapies for cancer patients. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across biomedicine and with the clinical activities of our four partner hospital trusts, known as UCL Partners (University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust), as well as the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/

About the role

This role will provide an opportunity to gain valuable laboratory management experience and interact with a wide range of researchers (students, post-docs, clinicians and basic scientists) while supporting research projects across UCL. The post-holder will work closely with the Pathology TTP Manager in delivering histology services and collaborate closely with the UCL/UCLH Biobank for Health and Disease and the UCL/UCLH Cancer Biomarker Centre. This vacancy would particularly suit candidates aiming to pursue a career in biomedical sciences or translational research and who enjoy getting involved in all aspects of laboratory operations. Full training will be provided.

The post holder would be required to start at the earliest opportunity and work on-site during the facility opening hours of 9am-5pm Mon-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

The successful candidate must be willing to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Interviews will take place in person in March/April 2026 at the UCL Cancer Institute in London.

The position is funded full-time until March 2027 in the first instance.

About you

Successful applicants must have a BSc in Biomedical Science, or a related subject experience of working in a research laboratory and of providing a high-quality service to customers.

Awareness of the regulations on the use of human tissue for research (Human Tissue Act), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), ethical approval and information governance are all essential, as it is the willingness to learn new skills related to histology and digital pathology.

MSc in Biomedical Science or a related subject, understanding of how FFPE tissues are prepared, and understanding of the principles of Immunohistochemistry are desirable, but not essential, for the role.

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