Senior Biomedical Scientist – Histopathology & Dissection - Relocation and Signing on Bonus

The role

A Senior Biomedical Scientist will perform histology specimen dissection and cut-up. The role involves working across the histopathology workflow and supporting laboratory quality and efficiency in a private laboratory.

What you will do

• Undertake histology specimen dissection and cut-up within professional scope of practice
• Work with biopsies and larger specimens where appropriately trained and authorised
• Contribute to embedding, microtomy, special stains, IHC support and slide quality control
• Maintain accurate specimen documentation, macroscopic descriptions, block selection and LIMS records
• Contribute to turnaround-time delivery, quality assurance and audit readiness
• Work in accordance with UKAS accreditation, ISO 15189 standards and laboratory quality procedures
• Support colleagues, trainees and the wider laboratory team

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• BSc Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification
• At least five to seven years’ post-registration experience
• Around four to five years’ experience at senior level
• Significant hands-on Histopathology/Cellular Pathology experience
• Excellent specimen dissection and cut-up skills
• Sustained experience within a busy NHS Trust or hospital laboratory
• Strong practical histology knowledge and an excellent understanding of laboratory quality standards

Nice to have

• Experience of microtomy, embedding, quality control, special stains and immunohistochemistry
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio, DEP, ASD or equivalent dissection competency

Benefits

• £10,000 relocation allowance
• £10,000 sign-on bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing annually to 30 days
• Flexibility around weekday start times

About the company

Pulse is a specialist recruitment consultancy that understands the healthcare and pathology market.