Biomedical Scientist (Molecular)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed children's hospital in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology & Virology for a fixed-term position to support its diagnostic services. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered with experience in PCR and metagenomics. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, well-equipped laboratory that is dedicated to providing exceptional care for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience with PCR techniques.
• Experience with metagenomics, next-generation sequencing or 16S PCR.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Select and perform appropriate laboratory investigations on patient samples.
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of laboratory results.
• Validate and report results of investigations and assist in diagnosis.

Skills

PCR techniques

Metagenomics

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

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

• 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
  
  

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Francis Yongblah Job title: Laboratory manager Email address: [e-mail]