Avantor
Research Technician - Discovery Bioanalysis
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Research Technician - Laser Microdissection & Bioanalysis
Location: Cambridge, UK
Working on-site with our client
Contract: Permanent
Do you have hands-on experience with Leica Laser Microdissection and LIMS/BSI systems?
We're supporting our client in the search for a Research Technician to join a cutting-edge Discovery Bioanalysis environment in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a team generating novel bioanalytical datasets that drive drug discovery and biomarker research.
This role is particularly suited to candidates with strong Laser Microdissection (LMD) experience using Leica platforms, proven experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)/BSI sample inventory systems, and an interest in histology specimen processing, including tissue accessioning, fixation, embedding, processing, and sectioning.
The Opportunity
As a Research Technician, you will provide specialist laboratory support within a highly innovative bioanalysis team. You'll play a key role in the collection, processing, tracking, and quality control of biological samples that support downstream omics and translational research activities.
Working closely with scientists and laboratory teams, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality data while maintaining compliance with laboratory and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Laser Microdissection (Primary Focus)
- Operate and maintain the Leica LMD7 Laser Microdissection platform
- Perform precision collection of spatially resolved tissue areas for downstream omics applications
- Support sample preparation activities related to transcriptomics, proteomics, and other omics workflows
- Ensure high-quality sample collection and processing for research projects
Sample Tracking & Data Management
- Manage sample requests and workflows using BSI/LIMS systems
- Maintain accurate sample metadata, inventory records, and chain-of-custody information
- Support data integrity and sample traceability throughout the research lifecycle
Laboratory Operations
- Tissue accessioning, fixation, embedding, processing, and sectioning
- Perform image and metadata quality control assessments
- Conduct microscopic quality checks of tissue sections
- Support histology and laboratory workflows, including staining procedures where required
- Maintain laboratory equipment and consumable inventories
- Prepare routine laboratory reagents and solutions
- Ensure laboratory housekeeping and compliance standards are maintained
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Hands-on experience with Leica Laser Microdissection systems (LMD), ideally Leica LMD7
- Experience using LIMS or BSI sample inventory systems for sample tracking and metadata management
- Degree in Biosciences or equivalent laboratory experience
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Experience working within regulated laboratory environments and following safety procedures
Highly Desirable
- Histopathology experience within a research environment
- Tissue processing, sectioning, and histology techniques
- Understanding of omics workflows and sample preparation requirements
- Knowledge of the Human Tissue Act and laboratory compliance requirements
- Experience with digital imaging and image quality control
Why Apply?
- Join a world-class research environment supporting breakthrough scientific discovery
- Work with advanced technologies including Leica Laser Microdissection
- Play a key role in translational science and biomarker research
- Permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
- Collaborative team culture within a highly innovative laboratory setting
If you're a laboratory professional with strong Laser Microdissection (Leica) experience and confidence working with LIMS/BSI systems, we'd love to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to apply your specialist skills in a leading research environment while contributing directly to impactful scientific programmes.
#LI-Onsite
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Privacy Policy:
We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.
Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London