Lead Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

Role Overview & Responsibilities

My client are seeking a full time permanent Lead Biomedical Scientist - specialising in Histopathology to play an important role in their UK Laboratory in Cambridgeshire, UK.

Hours: 37.5 per week - core hours (possible early start)

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 negotiable, depending on experience

This role reports to the Deputy Laboratory Manager and carries line duty responsibilities of MLA's and Lab Scientists.

Technical Duties:

• All aspects of technical testing of routine histopathology.
• Responsibility for one or more processes or projects within the laboratory environment.
• Clinical specimen preparation and dissection (cut up) under guidelines laid down by The Royal College of Pathologists.
• External Quality Assessment scheme audits.
• Timely entry of confidential patient data on LIMS and pathological reports and communication to Clinicians.
• Report stock/equipment levels to Deputy Laboratory Manager.
• Follow and adhere to company policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, health and safety, COSHH, infection control, and all local safety rules regarding fire, chemical, and physical 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.
• Participate in preparing SOPs to comply with ISO 15189 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.
• Active participation in periodic internal audits
• Management of LSs and MLAs in their team including onboarding, appraisals, and in-service training.

Skills/Experience/Education:

Essential:

• BSc or equivalent in a biological discipline
• HCPC Registration
• Practical / Lab bench experience working in Pathology Lab environment
• Ability to maintain good labroatory records
• Exemplary organisational skills to manage own workload and that of others in the team
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office (word/Excel) and Database management
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound understanding of H & S Regulations, Human Tissue Governance and how to apply them in the Lab
• Knowledge of Histopathology including understanding relevant theory and/or principles of Lab Processes

Desirable:

• Team/Staff management
• Experiences in Cytological techniques

Interviews taking place now ongoing until the role is filled - please contact me with your CV to discuss this role further as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• histopathology: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC Registration (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LBMS SEE1