Histology Technician

FHMS Faculty Admin

Location: Guildford
Salary: £24,948 to £26,396
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 13 February 2023
Reference: 002823

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Histology Technician in the School of Veterinary Medicine, supporting our continually growing research community and diagnostic service.

The School of Veterinary Medicine aims to create a wealth of new knowledge of the animal world, taking a multi-disciplinary approach to veterinary education and research and creating the veterinary leaders of the future. With over £45m of investment, international and multi-partner collaborations, coupled with a multi-disciplinary approach and state-of-the-art equipment, research and teaching facilities, it could open a world of possibilities for you too.

Leading and working as part of the technical staff you will help in delivering a high standard of technical support for Laboratory Research and commercial services across the School of Veterinary Medicine.

You will have experience of working within Laboratory regulations and have several years’ experience in the processing of tissue samples, embedding, sectioning, and staining to Diagnostic quality for use in Teaching and Research and Diagnostic Services.

You will also have experience of supervising Researchers & undergraduate students and resources and a to be competent and confident working within the relevant health and safety requirements of a Histology Facility.

If you are an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Histology Technician who is keen to join a School of Veterinary Medicine and is motivated to provide a quality Histology Service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact

Pathology Laboratory Manager, Katy Walker @ Katherine.walker@surrey.ac.uk

Further details: Job Description

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.