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Scientist – Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences (DLS)

Cambridge, GBR, GB💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Hands-on scientist supporting the development, optimization, and validation of diagnostic assays including histopathology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and digital/computational pathology in a regulated laboratory.

Role type

Diagnostic Laboratory Scientist (Histopathology/IHC)

Builds

Novel diagnostic solutions and precision diagnostics programs

Domain

Healthcare diagnostics / Clinical pathology

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Microtomy, tissue preparation, automated IHC platform operation, regulated lab compliance, LIMS data management, assay verification

Preferred skills

Assay development and validation, digital pathology workflows, product development frameworks

Technologies

Ventana, Leica, Dako, LIMS

Responsibilities

Perform microtomy and tissue preparation across human tissue types; Operate and maintain automated IHC and histology platforms; Support development, optimization, verification and validation of diagnostic assays; Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (CAP/CLIA, ISO, HTA, GCP); Accurately record and manage data using LIMS

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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