Senior Biomedical Scientist

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Company Description

Source BioScience Limited is an international provider of integrated state of the art Laboratory Services and Products.

Job Description

We are excited to offer two fantastic opportunities for experienced, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists in Histopathology and Molecular Pathology. If you have at least 4 years of experience at band 6 or 7 level in cellular pathology or molecular diagnostics, this could be the fresh start you're looking for in 2025.

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY WHETHER YOU ARE APPLYING FOR HISTOPATHOLOGY OR MOLECULAR

What Source LDPath Offers You:

• State-of-the-art Laboratory: Our laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS, providing a modern and attractive working environment.
• Professional Development: As a fully IBMS training laboratory, we support staff pursuing additional IBMS qualifications to further their career.
• Service Expansion & Growth: We are constantly evolving to meet market needs. Join us to participate in exciting projects that will allow you to gain valuable experience in service change and implementation.
• Training & Mentorship: You will be responsible for training and mentoring junior staff, BMS trainees, and apprentices, helping to develop the team and enhance service delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

Histopathology Role:

• Multi-disciplinary work in general histology, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
• Lead a team of BMS staff, expanding the repertoire and upskilling the team to deliver a top-class service.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in FISH enumeration, ER/PR/Her2, and MMR reporting.

Molecular Pathology Role:

• Responsible for conducting Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), PCR, tumour burden assessments, and result interpretation.
• Lead and enhance the molecular diagnostics service while developing staff competence in these areas.
• Train in FISH enumeration and broaden reporting skills into areas such as ER/PR/Her2 and MMR.

Both roles require a hands-on approach to service development and operational excellence, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.

Additional Opportunities:

• Laboratory Management Exposure: Gain valuable insight into the management of a private laboratory, balancing the needs of customers, patients, staff, and stakeholders. Perfect for those interested in progressing into management roles.
• Career Progression: Annual salary reviews linked to your personal objectives, ensuring ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working at band 6 or 7 level, ideally in histopathology with immunohistochemistry or molecular diagnostics.
• Proficiency or willingness to train in specialized reporting areas (FISH, ER/PR/Her2, MMR).
• A proactive attitude toward training and mentoring junior staff and contributing to service development.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Additional Information

Working Days: This is a full time position, 37.5 hours over 5 days between Monday and Saturday

Salary: AFC Band 6 equivalent (depending upon experience)

Excellent company benefits including:

• Income Protection (to cover ill-health and sickness)
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash health cash plan
• Virtual GP Service
• imProve Yourself health and wellbeing resources
• SkinVision App
• Able Futures Mental Health support
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted private healthcare
• Company pension