Specialist Biomedical Scientist - (annex 21 may apply)

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a part-time Biomedical Scientist for its Immunology and Neuroimmunology lab. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic tests and ensure smooth lab operations. This role requires registration with the Health Care Professions Council and is ideal for those with experience in Immunology. The position offers 32 hours of work per week, including weekends and public holidays after training. Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Experience of working within an Immunology or Neuroimmunology diagnostic laboratory or knowledge of techniques used in the field would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day technical operations within the Immunology and Neuroimmunology lab.
• Perform a range of manual and automated diagnostic tests.
• Rotate round sections of the laboratory.

Skills

Registered as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience in Immunology or Neuroimmunology lab

Job description

Organisation Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out the day to day technical operations within the Immunology and Neuroimmunology lab based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The post holder will have a fundamental role in the lab and will rotate round sections of the laboratory performing a range of manual and automated diagnostic tests. The post holder may be required to complete a specialist portfolio in Clinical Immunology if they do not already have this.

Qualifications

Candidates must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council. Experience of working within an Immunology or Neuroimmunology diagnostic laboratory, or experience on techniques or methods used within Immunology/Neuroimmunology would be highly desirable.

Employment Details

This is a part time post, working 32 hours a week over Monday to Friday. This is initially a 1 year fixed term post, starting on 1/4/2026. There is a requirement to participate in a weekend and public holiday on call rota after appropriate training. Annex 21 may apply.

Contact

Informal contact: Sylvia Arthur - [e-mail], 0141 354 9103

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Important Information

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.