biological scientist London, England
Job description
Company description
Unilabs UK is part of the Unilabs Group. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality diagnostic solutions that will make a difference in patient's lives.
What makes Unilabs stand out as an organisation?
Our Mission: To be at the heart and start of all effective treatment decisions
Our Motto: We give you answers that help give care
Our Manta: CARE BIG
CARE BIG and the Culture Building Behaviours encourage us to focus on the needs of customers; they are at the centre of what we do, and the people who depend upon us to make effective decisions. CARE BIG reminds us that our ultimate goal is not simply processing samples, but finding answers that help improve people’s lives.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Biomedical Scientist
Location: Unilabs Ltd, 24-32 Stephenson Way NW1 2HD
Reports & Accountable To: Histology Services Manager
To ensure that the specimens are received, booked in, cut up, processed, cut, stained and dispatched as required to the highest standards, and within agreed turn around times
To participate in the workload and assist in controlling the quality and accuracy of the work output.
To undertake any training courses as considered necessary for continued professional development
To use and maintain any equipment within histology in compliance with the policy of the department.
To be aware of and comply at all times with Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures.
Participate in specimen dissecton, frozen sections and support lead BMS in this area.
To take part in an annual staff appraisal fo staff.
Supervise and perform investigations of varying complexity, this includes both routine and specialist work
Ensure the highest scientific standards are maintained and contribute to the improvement of technical and scientific standards within the department
To work with laboratory management to develop, review and update Standard Operational Procedures in the department, to encompass suggested improvements and changes in practice or guidelines
Demonstrate extensive knowledge use of personal judgement based on advanced experience and knowledge to ensure correct decisions are made by Biomedical Scientists and support staff
Responsible for sample receipt and handling, according to departmental and Divisional policies
Responsible for sample preparation and reagent preparation following department standard operating procedures
Monitor use of reagents and consumables and ensure stock levels are maintained to ensure continuous service
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain specialist equipment for correct operation, keeping it optimal condition for use and making fine adjustments as necessary. Liaise with commercial partners to ensure continuous operation of essential equipment.
Assist in the achievement of all key performance indicators (e.g.TATs)
Support the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation within the laboratory, with the support of the department quality lead/manager
To support the departmental quality lead/manager and ensure risk assessments are completed for the section together with management of appropriate risks within this area
To carry out audits according to the departmental audit schedule, in a timely fashion and undertake any remedial action as required
Regularly review own practices and make changes in accordance with current and/or best practice, makes suggestions for improved practice and identifies where other activities affect own practice
To ensure all Biomedical Scientist and support staff receive the required training and regular competency assessments in all task they undertake
To undertake appropriate and relevant CPD and encourage all other staff to do likewise
The duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. As the organisation develops, the requirements of the job may change and the post holder is expected to adapt to these changes.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
