Biomedical Scientist

Acorn-By-Synergie; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 44,083,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary 3–6 month contract

Mon-Fri 9am–5pm

37.5 hours per week

NHS Laboratory experience

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists to support an NHS Clinical Chemistry equipment validation project in Milton Keynes. The role involves installation, verification, and validation of new analysers, with emphasis on quality, ISO and UKAS standards.

You will work within a dedicated Clinical Chemistry team, performing analytical testing and contributing to validation reports, while maintaining high service quality in a fast-paced NHS laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration essential.
• Experience in NHS/UKAS-accredited clinical laboratory.
• Strong Clinical Chemistry/biochemistry background.
• Experience with analyser installation, validation, verification, or method comparison studies.
• Good understanding of laboratory quality management systems and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, verification, and validation of new analysers.
• Perform analytical testing and evaluate instrument performance against criteria.
• Carry out method comparison studies and assess analyser functionality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO requirements and UKAS accreditation.
• Produce, maintain, and review validation documentation and reports.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during analyser implementation.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Support transition to new testing platforms while maintaining service quality.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

HCPC registered

Clinical Chemistry

Analytical testing

Quality management

Communication skills

Tools

Beckman Coulter DXI 9000

Beckman Coulter AU Series

Roche Cobas

Siemens analysers

Job description

Biomedical Scientist (a1WNz000004d38bMAA) Milton Keynes, England

Salary: GBP17.74 - GBP17.74 per hour

Registered Biomedical Scientist Band 6

Milton Keynes | Temporary 3–6 Month Contract | Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm | 37.5 Hours per Week | NHS Laboratory

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists Band 5 to support an NHS Clinical Chemistry Equipment Validation Project in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to support the implementation of new analytical platforms within an NHS laboratory.

Working as part of a dedicated project team, you will support the installation, verification, and validation of new laboratory analysers, ensuring equipment is fully validated, quality assured, and ready for operational use.

What We Offer

• Temporary 3–6 month contract.
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Opportunity to support an NHS laboratory equipment validation project.
• Work within an experienced Clinical Chemistry team.
• Gain experience with leading laboratory analyser platforms.

Key Duties

• Support the installation, verification, and validation of new laboratory analysers.
• Perform analytical testing and evaluate instrument performance against acceptance criteria.
• Carry out method comparison studies and assess analyser functionality.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, ISO requirements, and UKAS accreditation.
• Produce, maintain, and review validation documentation and technical reports.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during analyser implementation.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Support the transition to new laboratory testing platforms while maintaining service quality.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is essential.
• Previous Biomedical Scientist experience within an NHS or UKAS-accredited clinical laboratory.
• Strong Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry background.
• Experience with analyser installation, validation, verification, or method comparison studies.
• Good understanding of laboratory quality management systems and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience with one or more of the following analyser platforms:
  • Beckman Coulter DXI 9000.
  • Beckman Coulter AU Series.
  • Roche Cobas.
  • Siemens Healthineers analysers.
• Experience in Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion.
• Previous Band 6 responsibilities or project experience.

Please note: Applicants must be HCPC registered and have demonstrable Clinical Chemistry laboratory experience. Recent graduates or candidates with laboratory assistant-only experience will not be considered.