Senior Biomedical Scientist – Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics to support the H&I service across Liverpool Group Hospitals and the wider region.

The role involves independent work across histocompatibility techniques, maintaining accreditation standards, supervising staff, and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service with on-call duties. HCPC registration and NHS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with HCPC.
• Experience in NHS histocompatibility/immunogenetics.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform HLA typing using SSP/SSOP/QPCR & NGS.
• Perform HLA antibody testing using Luminex technology.
• Perform flow cytometry crossmatching.
• Author SOPs and associated documents.
• Interpret data with specialized software for HLA typing.
• Maintain laboratory records and QA documentation.
• Supervise and appraise staff within the section.
• Assist in training and development of staff.
• Participate in on-call 24/7 as required.
• Maintain HCPC registration.

Skills

HLA typing

HLA antibody testing

Flow cytometry crossmatching

Laboratory quality control

Staff supervision

SOP authoring

Education

Biomedical Scientist degree

HCPC registration

Tools

Luminex technology

Flow cytometry software

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics to support the H&I service across Liverpool Group Hospitals and the wider region.

The role involves independent work across histocompatibility techniques, maintaining accreditation standards, supervising staff, and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service with on-call duties. HCPC registration and NHS experience are essential.