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The Associate Scientist - Technical Operations is responsible for assisting with key Technical Operations activities, including investigation, tissue and stability testing. This role involves hands-on lab work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of operational tasks.
This position reports to the Technical Team Leader - Investigations and is part of the Technical Operations Department located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead or support specific laboratory workstreams. Deliver packages of work on time, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Support assigned operational areas by monitoring and maintaining technical equipment, kanban and inventory management systems.
- Contribute towards defined project/work packages in functional areas to continually improve products, processes and services.
- Continually develop within a market leading, global organization
The essential requirements of the job include:
- A degree (or equivalent) within a relevant Biomedical or Biological Science.
- Understanding of histopathology and immunohistochemical techniques.
- Working within a highly regulated environment, ideally with knowledge of Change Controls, Deviations and CAPAs
- Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive improvement
- Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual for extended periods.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<10%)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Knowledge/experience in one of the following processes:
- Microtomy
- Molecular biology techniques.
- Experience of IHC and ISH testing of antibody/probe products
- Microscopic slide examination of antibody/probe products
Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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