Specialist Biomedical Scientist - (annex 21 may apply)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a part-time Specialist Biomedical Scientist to conduct essential diagnostic tests within their Immunology and Neuroimmunology laboratory. The role is 32 hours per week, requires registration as a Biomedical Scientist, and involves participation in a weekend and public holiday on-call rota. Applicants should have relevant experience in these specialties. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months starting April 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Experience in Immunology or Neuroimmunology diagnostic laboratory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day technical operations within the laboratory.
• Perform a range of manual and automated diagnostic tests.
• Participate in weekend and public holiday on-call rota after training.

Skills

Experience in Immunology or Neuroimmunology

Manual and automated diagnostic testing

Team participation and on-call duty

Education

Registered as a Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist – (Annex 21 may apply)

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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. 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.

Role Overview

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day technical operations within the Immunology and Neuroimmunology laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Duties include rotating through sections of the laboratory and performing a range of manual and automated diagnostic tests. Candidates may be required to complete a specialist portfolio in Clinical Immunology if not already achieved.

Working Hours

This is a part‑time post, 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for an initial fixed term of 12 months starting 1 April 2026. The role requires participation in a weekend and public holiday on‑call rota after appropriate training.

Qualifications

Candidates must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council. Experience in an Immunology or Neuroimmunology diagnostic laboratory, or with techniques or methods used in these specialties, is highly desirable.

Contact

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

Application: The post may close early due to the volume of response, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, shortlisting feedback will not be provided.

Inclusion and Equality

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Applicants should provide original responses to all questions. The use of AI, automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in your application being withdrawn.