Job Details

OB TITLE: Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

ORGANISATION: UK Biocentre.

REPORTS TO: Senior Biomedical Scientist.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Laboratories

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Operation of Lab QA system according to agreed protocols and authorisation of PCR results where human intervention is required.

Personal Specification:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

* BSc Honours degree, recognised by the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS)

* HCPC registration

* Minimum 1 year experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory, including authorising a variety of different results.

* Familiarity with laboratory quality management and information management systems.

* Ability to compile and summarise data for presentation.

* Familiarity with laboratory accreditation requirements (ISO 15189).

* Experience of maintaining documents and procedures within laboratory accreditation specifications (including COSHH, SOPs and training /competency).

* Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures.

* Experience of shift/on-call/out of hours working and willingness to participate in shift working as required.

* Excellent communication and team-working skills

* Excellent attention to detail.

Please contact Gemma at Piers Meadows for further information

Biomedical Scientist