Biomedical Scientist (Molecular)

Job overview

Department of Microbiology, Virology and Infection Prevention Control Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology & Virology (Fixed Term 1 year) Band 6 We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered  Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology and Virology to participate in the  Virology department’s diagnostic service, including serology, 16S pan-bacterial PCR, viral real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing and respiratory  metagenomics.  This is an externally funded fixed term post for 12 months.  Candidates are expected to posses an understanding and experience PCR; experience of metagenomics, next-generation sequencing and/or 16S PCR and sequencing would be advantageous.  The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of an expanding molecular team in Microbiology and Virology.

This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and ISO:15189 accredited  laboratory

Main duties of the job

• To select and perform appropriate laboratory investigations on patient samples as requested by the clinical services or determined by a review of clinical details
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the results produced
• Enter and validate laboratory results produced by themselves or other laboratory staff members
• To validate ,authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist  diagnosis
• To ensure that all results are reported within agreed turnaround time
• To report and discuss all quality and other issues with senior members of staff
• To work within and maintain ISO 15189 standards
• To work in a safe and effective manner, knowing correct procedures for handling hazardous substances within the laboratory, observing the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Laboratory Safety and COSHH records
• To assist in the training and supervision of Medical Laboratory assistants.
• To assist in the training of medical staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.