AddressFor 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking a Digital Pathology Technician to support the expansion of the Digital Pathology at our Safety Assessment site located in Tranent, Edinburgh, UK. The microscopic evaluation of tissue specimens for the presence of pathologic changes is a key part of the safety screening of new pharmaceuticals and this has traditionally been performed by pathologists on glass microscope slides. With the advent of new technologies, Charles River Laboratories is transitioning to the use of digitised images for pathology evaluation in order to eliminate need for pathologists to travel, reduce shipping of slides, leverage the use of artificial intelligence tools and speed up the pathology workflow. The successful candidate will join the speciality pathology team and contribute to this exciting new initiative by undertaking tasks required for the day to day running of the Digital Pathology service. The following are responsibilities associated with the Digital Pathology Technician position: Review protocols to identify studies requiring Digital Pathology Digitise glass slides using whole slide scanners Keep pathologists informed of the progress of slide scanning requests Upload slide images and associated metadata to Digital Pathology viewing platforms Perform deletions of scanned images as required Perform monthly calibration of slide scanners Supervise vendor visits to service scanners Participate in global Digital Pathology Research and Development projects The following are minimum qualifications related to the Digital Pathology Technician position: Good organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills Good general understanding of computer systems and data transfer. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. Experience in GLP processes is preferred but not required. Although Digital Pathology is the primary focus of this role, should the business needs exist, the candidate may be cross trained in other areas of speciality pathology. The salary for this position is £23,804.89 per annum. The closing date is 23 February 2024. Profile and Requirements About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021. At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.
