Senior Biomedical Scientist
- Permanent
- Biological Sciences
- United Kingdom
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
ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
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