CY Partners Scientific Recruitment - Technical Operations Scientist

Job Title:

Technical Operations Scientist

Category:

Entry-level

Closing Date:

05/09/2025

Title: Technical Operations Scientist

Salary: £28,000

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract

Are you looking for a new opportunity and the chance to operate in QC and Technical Operations functions in the diagnostic industry?

An exciting opportunity for a Technical Operations Scientist to join a leading client in the diagnostic field is now available in their Technical Operations team. In this role you will be responsible for performing a variety of assays, and tests supporting functions within Technical Operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Apply technical expertise through performing routine histological techniques such as IHC and microtomy.
• Support the team and assist with planning and preparing lab duties, such as lab and equipment maintenance as well as internal and external ordering.
• Complete Quality Control (QC) and stability study tasks within agreed deadlines, ensuring aliquoting, storage, scanning and shipping and sample archiving are completed in a timely manner.
• Working to defined guidelines and quality standards, adhering to both Quality and Human Tissue Authority (HTA) policies ensuring regulations are adhered to and quality standards are met.
• Work cross-functionally with wider teams such as Research & Development and Product Lifecycle Management teams. Supporting on projects outside of Technical Operations where required.
• Ensure all documentation is well maintained and tests are all recorded, supporting data integrity and reproducibility.

About you:

• Educated to degree level (BSc or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Some experience working within histology would be beneficial: microtomy, manual/automated IHC staining.
• Experience of working to GMP/GDP.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work to own initiative with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to work in team settings and cross-functionally.
• Understanding of immunohistochemical procedures.
• Some relevant laboratory skills, either from degree level or prior industry experience.

If you’re interested in this vacancy and wish to apply, or learn more please contact: kieran.martin@cypartners.co.uk

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business/Agency in relation to this vacancy.