Biomedical Scientist- Band 5

Royalberkshire; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pathology Research Biomedical Scientist to support clinical research studies. The role involves coordinating with research teams, managing clinical trial samples, and contributing to the biochemistry lab. Candidates should have a BSC in Science and be HCPC registered. Training will be provided for those with less experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• One year experience in a medical laboratory.
• Background in biochemistry essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with research teams for clinical trials.
• Coordinating processing of clinical trial samples.
• Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Team Integration

Education

BSC in Science

HCPC registered

Evidence of CPD

IT training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Pathology Research Biomedical Scientist to gain experience and skills working on a range of clinical research studies in our Pathology department. You will play a key role in supporting the conduct and delivery of high-quality clinical research, as well as working with clinical investigators and research teams in the delivery of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) studies. The candidate is expected to contribute to the service in the biochemistry laboratory as per the service level contract.

This post would suit an enthusiastic individual who is ready for a challenge and keen to undertake further training and development or individuals who wish to consider a career in clinical research.

The candidate would be joining a laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda and strong personal development , and professional strategy.

We can help you to achieve these by supporting your development by providing access to internal and external courses suitable for the job description and training need.

Main duties of the job

Liaising and co-ordinating with the research teams to streamline Pathology's involvement in trials

Assist and manage study set up

Co-ordinate processing of clinical trial samples

Review research proposals disseminate relevant laboratory requirements and assess feasibility.

As appropriate, to create Standard Operation Procedure (SOPs)

Liaison with all stakeholders to finalise/approve pathology's involvement in clinical trials.

Contribute to the service provision in Biochemistry lab after receiving appropriate training.

In addition, you will:

Demonstrate good organisational and communication skills.

Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm

Be able to manage your time and work with minimum supervision.

Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc.)

Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet research service needs.

Have the ability to integrate with a number of teams in order to achieve set objectives.

Assists in the effective induction, mentorship, support and development of new staff, students and more junior colleagues.

Research experience would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided but background in biochemistry is essential.

About us

Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189, MHRA, and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration.

Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job responsibilities

For details of the job description attached to this advert.

The job description covers main duties in research and biochemistry laboratory.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered
• BSC in Science
• Evidence of CPD
• IT training

Experience

• One year experience in a medical laboratory
• Experience working with Microsoft office.
• Experience in research
• One year experience in Biochemistry laboratory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.