Description
The post holder will act as a Biomedical Scientist (Histology Research Technician) within the Centre and have skills and knowledge in providing a high-quality technical and scientific service in amyloid histopathology and immunohistochemistry.
The post holder will be part of the Amyloidosis Research and Diagnosis Laboratory Team and will be required to work closely with colleagues from both the immediate and wider team.
The post holder will work independently to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through the section. They should have the ability to maintain and troubleshoot as needed, and train new and junior staff in relevant techniques, ensuring competency to ensure maximum efficiency.
The post holder will be expected to perform complex manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations to support a team comprising of clinical scientists, biomedical scientists and technicians working in the Jack O'Neil Laboratory.
The post holder must have excellent organisational and communication skills.
The work performed is undertaken in accordance with appropriate training and the ability to demonstrate competence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work independently to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed
- Train new and junior staff in relevant techniques
- Perform complex laboratory investigations
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £47,951 to £56,863 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Generous benefits package
Requirements:
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Experience of working in a NHS clinical laboratory (minimum 4 years)
- Experience in Health and safety
- Administrative responsibilities
- Experience of amyloid histopathological techniques
- Experience of immunohistochemistry on all platforms
- Experience in Laboratory QMS for a clinical laboratory for Histopathology procedures
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite, file management and email
- Ability to maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate records
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
- Health Professions Council registration (HCPC)
- Participating in continual professional development
- IBMS Membership
- Experience in amyloid pathologies