Biomedical Application Specialist

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global diagnostics organisation is seeking a Field-Based Biomedical Application Specialist to provide essential support across NHS laboratories in the Newcastle region. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Biomedical Science and at least 2-3 years of experience in a pathology laboratory. Responsibilities include delivering training, onsite troubleshooting, and ensuring optimal laboratory workflows. This role offers a 12-month contract with competitive daily rates and requires a full UK driving licence for travel across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in NHS pathology laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with chemistry, immunoassay, and haematology analysers.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to laboratory scientists and end users.
• Provide onsite troubleshooting and technical support across multiple hospital sites.
• Coordinate and resolve customer issues efficiently.

Skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Training delivery

Adaptability

Customer-facing skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or related field

Tools

Diagnostic analysers

Job description

Role: Field-Based Biomedical Application Specialist

Location: Newcastle region (QE Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Contract: 12-month contract, Inside IR35

PAYE Rate: £200-£250 per day (excluding holiday pay)

Umbrella Rate: £265.27-£331.59 per day (including holiday pay)

Due to the location, you must be able to drive & have access to a vehicle.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist or Applications Support Scientist to join a leading global diagnostics organisation as part of their North Technical Services team.

This role provides essential support across chemistry and immunoassay analysers, as well as pre- and post-analytical laboratory solutions. You will play a key part in installation projects, troubleshooting activities, workflow optimisation and ensuring pathology laboratories receive the highest standard of technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training to laboratory scientists and end users
• Provide onsite troubleshooting and technical support across multiple hospital sites
• Coordinate and resolve customer issues efficiently
• Support system installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Participate in review meetings with laboratory teams
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with end users

This is a field-based role covering the QE Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside hospital sites.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Science or a related scientific field
• Experience working within an NHS pathology laboratory (minimum 2-3 years)
• Hands‑on experience with diagnostic analysers (chemistry, immunoassay, haematology, etc.)
• Strong technical problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to deliver user training confidently and clearly
• Ability to work independently across several sites
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in fast‑paced environments
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Requirements

• Previous field-based or applications specialist experience
• Experience supporting analyser installations or workflow improvements
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems (QC, IQC, UKAS, ISO15189)

Who We're Looking For

• Resilient, proactive, and confident in a customer-facing technical role
• Skilled at analysing and resolving complex technical issues
• Highly organised, capable of managing travel and workload independentlyMotivated by delivering excellent service and exceeding customer expectations
• Keen to maintain and develop strong technical knowledge

If you are interested in this Field-Based Biomedical Application Specialist role, then please apply or contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment from Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm).