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Almac Group

Almac Group

Cellular Pathologist

Craigavon On-site 5-10 yrs exp Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 4,918 employees
Histopathological ExaminationCellular PathologyBiomarker Assay DevelopmentClinical ResearchScientific Publication

Requirements

Requires a medical degree with full GMC registration and a licence to practice. Candidates must possess specialist training in histopathology (CCT or equivalent) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath).

Job Description

Location: Craigavon

Business Unit: Diagnostics

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11758

Almac Group welcomes full-time and part-time applications.

Visa applications / relocations: We can provide assistance with visa applications and offer a relocation allowance. Sponsorship may be available for candidates who hold the required certifications and are listed on the GMC Specialist Register; eligibility will be determined individually.

The Role

A Cellular Pathologist in Almac Diagnostic services plays a crucial role in conducting detailed pathological examinations of cellular samples. You will provide detailed histopathological examinations of tissue samples and associated reporting to facilitate the development, validation and delivery of new personalised medicine biomarker assays.

In addition, you will have significant opportunities to participate in clinical research and scientific publications.

This is an exciting position within an industry leading personalised medicine diagnostic company. The successful candidate will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and medical personnel working to develop and deliver tailored biomarker solutions for the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sector.

Key Requirements

  • Medical degree (MB BCh or equivalent) with full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and licence to practice.
  • Specialist training in histopathology with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience in histopathological diagnosis across a broad range of organ sites.

Closing Date

Please apply before the closing date - 5pm Wednesday, 12th August 2026

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Education

Bachelor DegreeProfessional CertificatePostgraduate Degree

Skills

Histopathological ExaminationCellular PathologyBiomarker Assay DevelopmentClinical ResearchScientific PublicationTissue Sample ReportingMedical Diagnosis

About Almac Group

Partnering to Advance Human Health A unique culture delivering exceptional solutions: Almac is a financially secure, privately owned organisation with 7,800+ employees globally. 600+ companies worldwide, including all the market leaders, use our services, testament itself to the quality, innovation and efficiency of our business as proven over the past 55+ years. Our vast range of services include: Biomarker Discovery & Development: Pre-clinical biomarker discovery, through to full companion diagnostic development and clinical test delivery from our CLIA lab. API Services & Chemical Development: Services for all stages of drug development for small molecules, potent and cytotoxic compounds and peptides. Pharmaceutical Development: Developing clinical candidates into an optimum formulation and manufacturing drug product for all phases of clinical trial supply. Analytical Services: Delivering comprehensive solutions supporting drug substance and product development programmes. Clinical Trial Supply: Comprehensive global clinical supply chain solutions providing physical resources and supportive technologies ensuring your clinical supply chain continually delivers across the globe. Clinical Technologies: Providing randomisation and trial supply management technology, electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA), patient alerts and reminders, data integration and biostatistical consulting services. Commercial Services: Providing commercial manufacturing and packaging solutions and supporting commercial product launch. Find out about our exceptional career opportunities: http://www.almacgroup.com/careers and join our talent network https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/talent-network/ Beware of recruitment scams online: https://www.almacgroup.com/beware-of-recruitment-scams/