Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Stevenage, SG1 4AB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0111-26-0008 |
Summary
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: - 1. To provide a consistently efficient, accurate and world-class service to our clients and patients. 2. To produce high quality work and gain a deep understanding of the techniques employed in the department. 3. To produce high quality histological sections, stained with both routine H&E, special demonstration and immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation techniques. 4. To prepare material for PCR-based molecular testing. 5. To provide a speedy and high quality frozen section service for the pathologists. 6. To participate in all rotas in operation. 7. To undertake quality control of slides leaving the laboratory. 8. To assist with EQA. 9. To perform batch acceptance testing of all new reagents entering testing services in the laboratory and to assist Section Leads in analysing and trending data generated. 10. To assist in method development and validation as required. 11. To operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures. 12. To ensure agreed standards for turnaround times of samples and results are met. 13. To be familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the Department. 14. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the Department. 15. To assist in planning ones own work and that of other staff within a Section. 16. To demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service. 17. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.