Biomedical Scientist (Molecular)

Great Ormond Street Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare institution in London is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology & Virology. Candidates must be HCPC registered and possess skills in PCR and sequencing. The role includes performing investigations, ensuring result accuracy, and maintaining ISO standards in a vibrant, progressive lab environment. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the day to day running of a diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience of providing appropriate training to members of staff.
• Knowledge or experience working and maintaining containment Level III Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Select and perform appropriate laboratory investigations on patient samples.
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the results produced.
• Work within and maintain ISO 15189 standards.

Skills

Practical Laboratory experience

Ability to work without supervision after training

Ability to carry out audits and support quality

Education

BSc (Hons) degree relevant Biomedical science

Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Liaison XL

QiaSymphony

Hamilton STAR

AltoStar

Quantstudios

ABI 7500

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Great Ormond Street Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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Job overview

Department of Microbiology, Virology and Infection Prevention Control
Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology & Virology (Fixed Term 1 year) Band 6
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered
Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology and Virology to participate in the
Virology department’s diagnostic service, including serology, 16S pan-bacterial PCR, viral real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing and respiratory metagenomics.
This is an externally funded fixed term post for 12 months.
Candidates are expected to posses an understanding and experience PCR; experience of metagenomics, next-generation sequencing and/or 16S PCR and sequencing would be advantageous.
The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of an expanding molecular team in Microbiology and Virology.

This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and ISO:15189 accredited
laboratory

Main duties of the job

• To select and perform appropriate laboratory investigations on patient samples as requested by the clinical services or determined by a review of clinical details
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the results produced
• Enter and validate laboratory results produced by themselves or other laboratory staff members
• To validate ,authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis
• To ensure that all results are reported within agreed turnaround time
• To report and discuss all quality and other issues with senior members of staff
• To work within and maintain ISO 15189 standards
• To work in a safe and effective manner, knowing correct procedures for handling hazardous substances within the laboratory, observing the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Laboratory Safety and COSHH records
• To assist in the training and supervision of Medical Laboratory assistants.
• To assist in the training of medical staff

Working for our organisation

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve , and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage , people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities . By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care .

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive . Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks ; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• BSc (Hons) degree relevant Biomedical science
• Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• MIBMS or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of the day to day running of a diagnostic laboratory
• Experience of providing appropriate training to members of staff such as support staff
• Patient confidentiality and Data protection
• Practical experience in virology E A/I
• Experience with paediatric samples E A/I
• Knowledge or experience working and maintaining containment Level III Laboratory
• Experience using instruments such as – Liaison XL, QiaSymphony, Hamilton STAR, AltoStar, Quantstudios, ABI 7500

Skills/Abilities

• Practical Laboratory experience
• Ability to work without supervision after training
• Ability to carry out audits and support quality