Biomedical Scientist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for a full-time Clinical Chemistry role in a busy laboratory. You will perform routine and specialist testing, validate results and ensure quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Beckman Coulter analysers, WinPath LIMS, and a strong understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements, to support timely patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist essential.
• Minimum Band 6 experience within Clinical Chemistry.
• Experience with Beckman Coulter analysers and WinPath LIMS.
• Strong understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operational management of the Clinical Chemistry department.
• Perform routine and specialist Clinical Chemistry testing and result validation.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and carry out quality checks on laboratory analysers.
• Process diagnostic samples efficiently while meeting target turnaround times and prioritising urgent clinical work.
• Authorise and release patient results in accordance with laboratory SOPs, quality standards and professional guidelines.
• Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.
• Contribute to compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate sample tracking, traceability and record management using WinPath LIMS.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.

Skills

HCPC registration

Clinical Chemistry

Quality control

Analyser operation

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Beckman Coulter DxC700 AU

Beckman Coulter DxI 800

Remisol middleware

WinPath LIMS

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Band 6 | Clinical Chemistry Biomedical Scientist | Biomedical Scientist Weston-super-Mare | Band 6 | Full-Time | Locum Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join a Clinical Chemistry laboratory in Weston-super-Mare.

The successful candidate will carry out routine and specialist Clinical Chemistry testing, analyser operation, troubleshooting, quality control and result validation, while ensuring compliance with laboratory SOPs, ISO 15189, UKAS and professional standards.

Experience with Beckman Coulter analysers, Remisol middleware and WinPath LIMS is essential for this role.

What We Offer Band 6 position.

Full-time hours.

Opportunity to work within an established Clinical Chemistry laboratory.

Opportunity to use specialist Beckman Coulter laboratory analysers and systems.

Support a high-quality diagnostic service within a clinical laboratory environment.

Key Duties Support the daily operational management of the Clinical Chemistry department.

Perform routine and specialist Clinical Chemistry testing and result validation.

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and carry out quality checks on laboratory analysers.

Process diagnostic samples efficiently while meeting target turnaround times and prioritising urgent clinical work.

Authorise and release patient results in accordance with laboratory SOPs, quality standards and professional guidelines.

Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.

Contribute to compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Ensure accurate sample tracking, traceability and record management using WinPath LIMS. Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.

Requirements HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is essential.

Minimum Band 6-level experience within a Clinical Chemistry laboratory.

Strong hands-on experience in Clinical Chemistry.

Experience using Beckman Coulter DxC700 AU analysers.

Experience using Beckman Coulter DxI 800 analysers.

Experience using Remisol middleware.

Experience using WinPath LIMS. Strong understanding of laboratory quality management systems, IQC, EQA and laboratory accreditation standards.

Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Interested?