OverviewWe''re looking for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our team at Synnovis, working within the Reference Biochemistry Laboratories. This role offers a chance to take on more responsibility, particularly within our Immunochemistry section, which delivers a range of specialist tests in areas such as endocrinology, liver fibrosis, and cancer. You''ll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to clinical authorisation, supporting service development, and helping to train and guide junior staff. The role also involves maintaining quality standards, managing resources, and ensuring a safe working environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with HCPC registration who''s ready to take the next step in their career, broaden their experience, and work across a variety of specialist areas in a well-supported and forward-thinking lab network.

Note: Based at a hospital site with planned move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, London, from 1 April 2024. Some work may remain in refurbished essential services laboratories across the hospital network to support rapid turnaround of urgent tests.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific leadership within the Immunochemistry section of Reference Biochemistry.

Perform complex manual, semi-automated, and fully automated laboratory investigations, including highly specialised tests.

Measure and monitor accuracy and precision using appropriate quality control and assurance procedures.

Participate in clinical authorisation and contribute to service development.

Support research and development activities within the department.

Undertake analytical, technical, and administrative troubleshooting to ensure reliable service delivery.

Liaise with senior staff and clinicians to meet service requirements and turnaround times.

Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.

Aid in maintaining the laboratory''s quality management system and ensure compliance with national standards (e.g. UKAS).

Train and supervise junior staff, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.

May be required to deputise for senior colleagues when necessary.

Subject to contract and competence, may perform analytical duties independently or as part of a small team.

May work across other specialist sections or sites within the Synnovis network as needed.

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