Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity awaits for a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at a reputable healthcare provider in Milton Keynes. This permanent role offers a structured career path and the chance to work with advanced diagnostic systems. You will perform essential diagnostic tests, ensuring compliance with UKAS standards while contributing to service excellence. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you are motivated and passionate about microbiology, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 Days Annual Leave

Season Ticket Travel Loan

Retail and Service Discounts

Funded Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in clinical microbiology.
• Confident in processing and interpreting microbiological cultures.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests including bacteriology and virology.
• Operate and maintain microbiology analysers and automated systems.

Skills

Microbiology

Diagnostic Testing

Bacteriology

Virology

Molecular Techniques

LIMS

Education

HCPC Registration

Post-registration Experience

Tools

MALDI-TOF

PCR Platforms

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Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

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Client:

Hunter AHP

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology
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:
A fantastic opportunity is available for a Biomedical Scientist to join a reputable Microbiology department in Milton Keynes, working with one of the UK’s top private healthcare providers. This permanent post offers a structured career path and the chance to work with advanced diagnostic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform diagnostic tests including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology using both culture and molecular techniques.

Process and analyse clinical samples from a range of specimen types (e.g., swabs, urines, bloods).

Operate and maintain microbiology analysers and automated systems (e.g., MALDI-TOF, PCR platforms).

Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

Take part in audits, IQC/EQA schemes, and contribute to the development of SOPs.

Requirements:

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology discipline).

Strong post-registration experience in a clinical microbiology lab.

Confident in processing and interpreting microbiological cultures and rapid diagnostics.

Familiar with LIMS and electronic reporting systems.

Motivated, collaborative, and committed to continual learning and service excellence.

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.

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 020 3475 4858 or email [emailprotected] , or apply now!

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