Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry Permanent Opportunity Milton Keynes

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-performing Biochemistry Department in Milton Keynes as a Biomedical Scientist. This permanent role offers excellent career development opportunities and a competitive salary. You will perform a variety of biochemistry tests and work with advanced automated analysers in a modern laboratory setting. With a commitment to quality and compliance, you will support clinical teams by ensuring timely reporting of results. Enjoy generous employee benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, and ample annual leave. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a leading healthcare provider!

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 Days Annual Leave

Season Ticket Travel Loan

Retail and Service Discounts

Funded Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in UKAS-accredited labs.
• Proven skills in performing biochemistry tests and operating analysers.

Responsibilities

• Perform core and specialist biochemistry tests with accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards and support audits.

Skills

Biochemistry Testing

Clinical Chemistry

Endocrinology

Toxicology

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Collaborative Work

Education

HCPC Registration

Post-registration Experience

Tools

Automated Analysers (Abbott, Roche, Siemens)

LIMS

Middleware Systems

Job description

Job Description

Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join a high-performing Biochemistry Department within a leading private healthcare provider in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position offering excellent career development, a competitive salary, and generous employee benefits in a modern laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of core and specialist biochemistry tests, including clinical chemistry, endocrinology, and toxicology.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated analysers (e.g., Abbott, Roche, or Siemens platforms).
• Interpret results with accuracy and ensure timely reporting to clinical teams.
• Support IQC and EQA processes and uphold compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• Assist with verification and validation of new equipment and methodologies.
• Participate in audits and contribute to ongoing service improvement and quality initiatives.

Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry discipline).
• Proven post-registration experience in a UKAS-accredited Biochemistry laboratory.
• Familiarity with common LIMS and middleware systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to laboratory best practice.

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
• Initial core hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), moving to extended rota after training.
• Permanent position with scope for career progression.

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution).
• Private medical healthcare.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, plus a range of family-friendly benefits.
• Access to a variety of retail and service discounts.
• Clear career progression pathways and funded education opportunities.

This opportunity is in high demand! Contact Raihan today at [contact details] or email, or apply now!

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