Biomedical Scientist

Acorn by Synergie; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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 laboratory analysers within a dedicated project team.

Applicants should have NHS/UKAS-lab experience, strong Clinical Chemistry background, and be able to work to quality standards. The contract is temporary (3–6 months) in Milton Keynes, with 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required as Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in NHS/UKAS-accredited clinical labs preferred.
• Strong Clinical Chemistry background essential.
• Experience with analyser installation/validation/method comparison desirable.
• Good understanding of quality management systems and UKAS requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, verification, and validation of new analysers.
• Perform testing and evaluate instrument performance vs acceptance criteria.
• Conduct method comparison studies and assess analyser functionality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and UKAS accreditation.
• Prepare, maintain, and review validation docs and reports.
• Investigate issues during analyser implementation and assist stakeholders.

Skills

HCPC registration

Biomedical Scientist

Clinical Chemistry

Analysers - installation/validation

UKAS accreditation

Method comparison

Beckman Coulter DXI 9000

Beckman Coulter AU Series

Roche Cobas

Siemens Healthineers analysers

Tools

Beckman Coulter DXI 9000

Beckman Coulter AU Series

Roche Cobas

Siemens Healthineers analysers

Job description

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.

Desirable

• 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.