Job summary
This post will involve the successful candidate working closely with the Tissue Bank Manager and Directors, the neuropathologists and other research technicians to collect, preserve, characterise and supply tissue samples of the highest quality to researchers studying multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Bank Technician will assist in the collection and processing of donated human tissues samples from hospitals around the UK as directed by the Tissue Bank Manager and Coordinators. You will assist in the preparation of tissue sections for routine neuropathological examination, distribution of tissue sections to scientists and with the dissection and preservation of material. The role will require you to work out of hours, as part of the on-call rota system in place. You will be responsible for general laboratory and other duties: preparing the laboratory and necessary documentation for the dissection and the capture of images.
There are two posts available, with the hope that one candidate will have a focus on histological techniques, and the other to have a focus on tissue culturing. Postholder's will still be expected to undertake training in all relevant areas of the tissue bank technician rol
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Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
Applications are welcomed for the post of Tissue Bank Technician for the Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease Tissue Bank, in the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London. The post is jointly funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Parkinson's UK who have provided funding to facilitate the collection and preservation of human central nervous tissue for research into the causes and the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
What you would be doing
This post will involve the successful candidate working closely with the Tissue Bank Manager and Directors, the neuropathologists and other research technicians to collect, preserve, characterise and supply tissue samples of the highest quality to researchers studying multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. The work of the team of research technicians is essential to the ability of the MS and PD Tissue Bank to fulfil its main aim and to realise its ultimate goal of helping to find a cure for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
The Tissue Bank Technician will assist in the collection and processing of donated human tissues samples from hospitals around the UK as directed by the Tissue Bank Manager and Coordinators. You will assist in the preparation of tissue sections for routine neuropathological examination, distribution of tissue sections to scientists and with the dissection and preservation of material. The role will require you to work out of hours, as part of the on-call rota system in place. You will be responsible for general laboratory and other duties: preparing the laboratory and necessary documentation for the dissection and the capture of images.
There are two posts available, with the hope that one candidate will have a focus on histological techniques, and the other to have a focus on tissue culturing. Postholder's will still be expected to undertake training in all relevant areas of the tissue bank technician role
What we are looking for
The post holders will have a bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field, or similar relevant equivalent experience in laboratory management. Detailed knowledge of dissecting and preserving CNS tissue both, Paraffin and Frozen, are essential. Excellent laboratory, organisational, skills, attention to detail and a flexible approach to working patterns are highly desirable. Experience in tissue cell culturing techniques is also highly desirable.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Strong national links through the UK DRI with attendance at its annual scientific meeting 'Connectome'. Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This post is full time and fixed term until 30 June 2029 based at our Hammersmith Campus. You will be working as part of an on-call rota out of normal working hours and extra payments will be made for these duties.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Djordje Gveric, Tissue Bank Manager at d.gveric@imperial.ac.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
Applications are welcomed for the post of Tissue Bank Technician for the Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease Tissue Bank, in the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London. The post is jointly funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Parkinson's UK who have provided funding to facilitate the collection and preservation of human central nervous tissue for research into the causes and the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
What you would be doing
This post will involve the successful candidate working closely with the Tissue Bank Manager and Directors, the neuropathologists and other research technicians to collect, preserve, characterise and supply tissue samples of the highest quality to researchers studying multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. The work of the team of research technicians is essential to the ability of the MS and PD Tissue Bank to fulfil its main aim and to realise its ultimate goal of helping to find a cure for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
The Tissue Bank Technician will assist in the collection and processing of donated human tissues samples from hospitals around the UK as directed by the Tissue Bank Manager and Coordinators. You will assist in the preparation of tissue sections for routine neuropathological examination, distribution of tissue sections to scientists and with the dissection and preservation of material. The role will require you to work out of hours, as part of the on-call rota system in place. You will be responsible for general laboratory and other duties: preparing the laboratory and necessary documentation for the dissection and the capture of images.
There are two posts available, with the hope that one candidate will have a focus on histological techniques, and the other to have a focus on tissue culturing. Postholder's will still be expected to undertake training in all relevant areas of the tissue bank technician role
What we are looking for
The post holders will have a bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field, or similar relevant equivalent experience in laboratory management. Detailed knowledge of dissecting and preserving CNS tissue both, Paraffin and Frozen, are essential. Excellent laboratory, organisational, skills, attention to detail and a flexible approach to working patterns are highly desirable. Experience in tissue cell culturing techniques is also highly desirable.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Strong national links through the UK DRI with attendance at its annual scientific meeting 'Connectome'. Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This post is full time and fixed term until 30 June 2029 based at our Hammersmith Campus. You will be working as part of an on-call rota out of normal working hours and extra payments will be made for these duties.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Djordje Gveric, Tissue Bank Manager at d.gveric@imperial.ac.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent vocational
- qualification and / or equivalent experience in laboratory management
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Dissecting and preserving CNS tissue:
- Paraffin:
- Processing of tissue, preferably human CNS, for paraffin embedding
- Sectioning of paraffin embedded tissue blocks
- Tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining of paraffin sections
- Frozen:
- Snap freezing of tissue
- Cryosectioning
- Tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining of frozen sections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent vocational
- qualification and / or equivalent experience in laboratory management
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Dissecting and preserving CNS tissue:
- Paraffin:
- Processing of tissue, preferably human CNS, for paraffin embedding
- Sectioning of paraffin embedded tissue blocks
- Tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining of paraffin sections
- Frozen:
- Snap freezing of tissue
- Cryosectioning
- Tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining of frozen sections
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
