Senior Biomedical Scientist

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cambridge. The chance to be part of a growing start-up and the next leader in building integrated diagnostics by combining molecular biomarkers with digital solutions

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake the technical work required for the clinical and research service
• Clinical specimen preparation and dissection (cut up) under guidelines laid down by The Royal College of Pathologists
• Participate in an out of hours technical service for urgent biopsy specimens
• Specialist skills in one or more of Immunocytochemistry, Frozen Sectioning, Automated Histopathological procedures and Clinical Specimen preparation
• Maintain key techniques and undertake the development of new techniques
• Participate in all External Quality Assessment schemes
• Entry of confidential patient data on LIMS and pathological reports and communication to Clinicians
• Report potential stock/equipment shortages to Laboratory Manager
• Implement company policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, health and safety, COSHH, infection control, and all local safety rules regarding fire, chemical, radioisotope and gene manipulation hazards
• Preparation of data for presentation to management
• Ensuring the laboratory meets the standards for the handling of clinical specimens in accordance with ISO 15189 2012
• Participate in preparing Standard Operating Procedures to comply with ISO 15189 2012 and Health and Safety regulations
• Ensure that the daily activities of the laboratory comply with the Human Tissue Act
• Ensure that appropriate quality control is carried out for all techniques undertaken, and that sensitive information is secure, accurate and correctly backed up
• Management of BMSs and MLAs in their team including annual appraisals and in-service training
• Undertake Continuing Professional Development required by the Health Care Professions Council

Skills and Requirements

• BSc or equivalent in a biological discipline
• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Practical experience working in a pathology laboratory
• Experience in cytological techniques (desirable)
• Team and staff management
• Laboratory bench skills
• Ability to maintain good laboratory records
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet and database management
• Knowledge of histopathology involving an understanding of relevant theory and/or principles of laboratory processes
• Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations, human tissue governance and how to apply them in the laboratory environment
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• The chance to be part of a growing start-up and the next leader in building integrated diagnostics by combining molecular biomarkers with digital solutions
• Perks at work scheme

To Apply

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