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Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in a NHS clinical laboratory (minimum 4 years)
- Experience
Experience in Health and safety
- Experience
Administrative responsibilities
- Experience
Experience of amyloid histopathological techniques, i.e., tissue processing methods, sectioning, and special stains
- Experience
Experience of immunohistochemistry on all platforms
- Experience
Experience in Laboratory QMS for a clinical laboratory for Histopathology procedures
- Skills and aptitudes
Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and email. Familiarity with web-based and Access
- Skills and aptitudes
Ability to maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate records of the work.
- Skills and aptitudes
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Skills and aptitudes
Good level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
- Skills and aptitudes
Excellent organisational skills.
- Royal Free shared commitments
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle patients and their relatives with tact and sensitivity.
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Personal Qualities & attributes
A Friendly, helpful, and flexible disposition
- Education & Professional Qualifications
BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Education & Professional Qualifications
Familiar with COSHH and other related Health and Safety regulations and procedures in a biomedical/life sciences environment
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in amyloid pathologies
- Education & Professional Qualifications
Health Professions Council registration (HCPC)
- Education & Professional Qualifications
Participating in continual professional development
- Education & Professional Qualifications
IBMS Membership
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Band 6 Research Biomedical Scientist - Histology with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 23 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 13 Nov 2026.
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