Bridge Pathology Ltd. is a recently registered company located in Bristol that will specialize in the processing of biopsy specimens submitted by veterinary surgeons. Tissue samples will be examined histologically and reports generated by veterinary pathologists, with an emphasis on providing the veterinary surgeon with as much specific, detailed and clinically useful information as possible. Where applicable, histochemical and immunohistochemical methods will be used to characterize the tissues further. In addition, samples received through the laboratory will be used for clinical research studies to further our understanding of animal disease and to develop prognostic and diagnostic assays to benefit veterinary patients. Results from these research studies will be submitted for publication in the scientific literature.

We hope to establish Bridge Pathology Ltd. as the UK's premier diagnostic and research-focused veterinary histopathology laboratory.

You will work with the Director of Pathology to set up, manage and develop the histopathology and immunohistochemistry laboratory facilities and oversee the day-to-day operation of the histopathology and immunohistochemistry laboratories. This will include routine preparation of histological and immunohistochemical-stained sections of submitted biopsy tissues for diagnostic and research purposes.

A successful applicant will have:

1) A minimum of a bachelor of science degree.

2) At least 3 years experience managing and running a histopathology or immunohistochemistry laboratory.

3) At least 3 years experience of preparation of tissue specimens for routine histopathological examination.

4) At least 2 years experience of preparing histochemical and immunohistochemical stained sections.

5) Meticulous working habits with meticulous documentation of samples and processing thereof.

6) Experience developing laboratory standard operating procedures.

7) The ability to work well in a close-knit, friendly team.

8) The ability to work efficiently and to tight deadlines.

9) Good communication skills.

10) Basic computer skills.

Contact:

For more information, please contact:

Dr Tim Scase, Director of Pathology (07908 160354; timscase@gmail.com)