Biomedical Scientist - Equipment Validation, NHS Lab

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

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.