Digital Pathology Research Technician (XR03)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
The closing date is 30 March 2023
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at NPIC (National Pathology Imaging Cooperative) based at LTHT for a Digital Pathology Research technician, the candidate will work closely with senior members of the Scanning facility team to realise the research ambitions of NPIC and its partners on a wide array of projects. NPIC works collaboratively with Hospital Trusts, Universities and commercial companies ranging from spinouts and SMEs to large multinationals to expand to use and impact of digital pathology and artificial intelligence and as well as the development of quality assurance tools for digital pathology. Our digital pathology scientists and wider team play a vital role realising our ambitions by operating our unique digital Pathology scanning facility that consists on (currently) of 9 of the most modern scanners currently available from 6 different manufacturers. NPIC continues to rapidly expand both in workforce and scale and scope of work allowing for excellent opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As part of this post a successful candidate will be expected to have a solid scientific and laboratory understanding developed through academic or workplace experience and an understanding of digital pathology and a strong interest in continued learning in the field. Any previous experience of working with digital pathology systems is a bonus but it would not be expected the candidate would have in depth knowledge of the multiple systems we currently operate, and a robust training program will be provided through our senior digital pathology scientists. The candidates main duties will revolve around supporting the scanning facility workflow, from sample receipt and preparation, routine operating of scanners and maintaining the laboratory to appropriate standards. The candidate will also be expected to be able to independently organise work and workflows from multiple projects and make decisions on priorities.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been at the forefront of Digital Pathology research and innovation for over 15 years. A £50m initiative from Office for Life Sciences and the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund has led to the scale-up of the programme NPIC. NPIC builds on that advanced starting position, uniting a consortium of academic, clinical and industry partners with a common vision - to create a world-leading centre for digital pathology and artificial intelligence (AI) on which a UK industrial sector can grow and thrive. NPIC is multidisciplinary and highly motivated team that is working to deliver these challenging ambitions, as a part of this team you can expect a supportive environment and management that is receptive to the needs of individuals and allows for continued development through training and opportunities to be involved diverse aspects of a multimillion pound program .
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Date posted
16 March 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£21,730 to £23,177 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-DRI-0069
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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For questions about the job, contact:
Joe Drake
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