Trainee Necropsy Technician - PLS

Job Overview:

Are you interested in a career in Science?

Do you want a job that makes an impact on improving lives and improving health?

As one of the world’s premier Contract Research Organisations, Covance's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.

As a Trainee PLS Technician (Necropsy) within the Pathology Laboratory Services team based in Eye, Suffolk, your role will mainly be within our necropsy section and your main responsibilities will be:

  Performs routine macroscopic necropsy techniques for all species Trim and retain all organs from all species Performs caesarean necropsy techniques Performs external and visceral fetal examinations Performs non-routine tasks such as freezing tissues Preparation of reagents and sample processing for skeletal examinations

There will be opportunities to cross train in the other sections of the Pathology Laboratory Services. These include:

Histology

 Perform routine Histology on all species Learn to identify key organs and sample specific areas through these tissues As part of the process you will learn to embed tissue Be given specialist training to learn Microtomy Training to be given to learn staining techniques Once fully trained, successful applicant will have ownership of own work

Sperm Analysis

 Preparation of consumables e.g. slides washing, pot filling Sample preparation for routine sperm analyses Staining and coverslipping of slides

Fetal Pathology

 Prepare Bouins fixed rat/mouse fetuses and rabbit head serial sections using a freehand serial sectioning technique Specimen archiving

If are looking for a role where you will receive first class training and have the opportunity to develop and progress, then we would like to hear from you!

What Covance can offer you

  Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension. Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry. Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning.    Education/Qualifications:5 GCSE level passes (C or above) including Maths, Science and English. Candidates without this level of qualification may be recruited if considered suitable Experience:Experience is desired but not essential.  Interest in science is preferred.