Junior Biomedical Scientist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton, SM2 5BP
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Junior Biomedical Scientist (no Biomedical scientist State Registration needed) to be part of our I...
Histopathology is the basis of cancer diagnosis and a critical part of cancer research. We are recruiting a highly motivated junior biomedical scientist to support all aspects of histopathology related to a range of research projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Integrated Pathology Unit. The role will work alongside a team of fellow Histopathology based junior biomedical scientists.
The Integrated Pathology Unit is mainly based in the Centre for Molecular Pathology on the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. However, the post holder may be required to perform duties at the Chelsea site, but most of the activities are expected to be carried out in the Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) in Sutton.
The holder of the post is expected to perform a variety of tasks that may include, but are not restricted to:
- Sectioning blocks of formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) material
- Sectioning for nucleic acid extraction (i.e. DNA/RNA)
- Tissue micro-array preparation
- Tissue embedding
- Haematoxylin-Eosin (H&E) staining
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
The post will be based in the Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) in Sutton.
The work will include
Sectioning of FFPE blocks and preparation for molecular analyses
Tissue Micro-array generation
Sectioning for Spatial Genomics
H&E staining
Quality Assurance and Checks
Digitisation of pathology slides
Conventional and multiplex immunohistochemistry
Other appropriate duties in line with research strategy
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working in all areas of relevant routine or research laboratory, following SOPs and health & safety policies
- Ability to conduct work independently, scheduling experiments in a timely manner, according to a protocol.
- Ability to work in line with deadlines, as necessary, and prioritise workload effectively
- Detail-oriented and ability to troubleshoot daily problems
- Good knowledge and practical application of main Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Experience and expertise in sectioning FFPE blocks and in H&E staining
Desirable
- Basic understanding of microscopy, digital image capturing, immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology methods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Possess a flexible, responsible and enthusiastic attitude to work
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
- Willing to undergo relevant training if needed as well as keep up with professional development & innovations
- Displays excellent written and oral communications skills
- Adheres to agreed working hours and is punctual
Specific Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's degree level of education relevant to the role
- Understanding of need for service quality & compliance with SOP's and relevant standards
- Understanding & experience of handling sensitive information
How to apply
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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