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Bioveterinary/Senior Bioveterinary Scientist
Job Description
Job Title: Bioveterinary / Senior Bioveterinary Scientist
Salary: Competitive, Dependant on experience
Location: Dick White Referrals, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week including Saturday rota
The Laboratory at Dick White Referrals (DWR), Powered by Antech Diagnostics is looking for a Bioveterinary or Senior Bioveterinary Scientist to join our veterinary diagnostic laboratory situated within our brand new, purpose-built veterinary hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business who have been around for over 30 years!
We are looking for a skilled Bioveterinary Scientist with previous experience of working within a clinical laboratory dealing with biological samples (experience in human or veterinary pathology would be beneficial). You would be expected to work across a range of disciplines including haematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, flow cytometry and microbiology. Full training will be provided as required.
Further information about the laboratory can be found at www.dwrdiagnostics.com
Key responsibilities include:
- Analysing blood samples using automated analysers including the ADVIA 2120i, Beckman AU480, and Immulite 2000.
- Perform coagulation tests, blood typing and cross-matching as required
- Preparing, staining, and scanning cytology samples for evaluation by clinical pathologists
- Read, understand, and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Carry out routine analyser setup, equipment QC, and maintenance.
- Performing all work under strict quality control and per QA guidelines.
- Participate in all departmental training to ensure ongoing technical competency.
- Assist the Lead Technician in managing the inventory.
- Comply with laboratory Health and Safety procedures.
- Ensure work area is clean and organised, and adequately stocked.
Experience and skill set required:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a Science related field
- A minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience which must include specimen receipt and processing.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Organised with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high throughput environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer service and reasoning skills
- Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet the demands of the business.
About us
Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities. Our dedicated vets, nurses, and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams and are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.
We accept referrals in Anaesthesia, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy and Soft Tissue Surgery. We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development, and CPD.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected]
Benefits:
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme