Technical Histology Specialist

# About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: **Essential criteria** 1. PhD qualified in relevant subject area, or equivalent experience gained in a research setting. 2. Demonstrable hands-on histology experience with sample preparation and staining techniques. 3. Experience in microscopy and other imaging modalities, including the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of imaging data. 4. Experience of working to quality assurance and quality control standards within a laboratory or research environment, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure data integrity and reproducibility across workflows. 5. Demonstrable technical problem-solving skills, with experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and optimising workflows to ensure high-quality and reliable research outputs. 6. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and scientific information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through reports, publications and presentations. 7. Demonstrable ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and manage multiple projects or activities simultaneously while meeting deadlines. 8. Experience of training, mentoring or supporting others in histological techniques and laboratory procedures. **Desirable criteria** 1. Practical experience with automated preparation systems such as sample processors, embedding systems and staining equipment 2. Practical experience working with high-content slide scanners and data **Downloading a copy of our Job Description** Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. ## Further Information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ [How we Recruit]( pages.