Digital Pathology Biomedical Scientist – Onsite UK

Deciphex Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare & pension

Annual leave

Career development

World-class team

Challenging projects

Multicultural team

Digital pathology

Job summary

Diagnexia, a Diagnexia subsidiary of Deciphex, is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for an on-site histopathology role in Oxfordshire. You will handle tissue samples, manage documentation, and participate in method development within a digitally-driven laboratory.

The position requires HCPC registration, an IBMS portfolio or equivalent, and at least 18 months in a UKAS-accredited lab. Expect shift work and involvement in QA, audits, and AI-related projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Currently HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist (Mandatory)
• Completed IBMS Registration Portfolio OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 18 months experience of working in a UKAS accredited Histopathology Laboratory (Mandatory)
• Experience in specimen reception, dissection, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and immunohistochemistry

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive biological samples with proper labelling and storage.
• Maintain accurate records of sample collection, transport and storage conditions.
• Perform specimen workflow steps including accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and digitisation.
• Implement quality control measures and adhere to UKAS standards.
• Assist in development and validation of new laboratory methods per UKAS 15189:2022.
• Engage in R&D activities for AI projects and diagnostic techniques.
• Follow SOPs and regulatory requirements (GDPR, COSHH, CQC) and maintain a safe lab environment.
• Generate reports for healthcare providers and pathologists and support data privacy.
• Rotate across histopathology sections and train junior staff; liaise with pathologists.

Skills

HCPC registered

Biomedical science degree

IBMS Portfolio

Education

Degree in Biomedical science / biology / chemistry

IBMS Registration Portfolio or equivalent

Job description

Diagnexia, a Diagnexia subsidiary of Deciphex, is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for an on-site histopathology role in Oxfordshire. You will handle tissue samples, manage documentation, and participate in method development within a digitally-driven laboratory.

The position requires HCPC registration, an IBMS portfolio or equivalent, and at least 18 months in a UKAS-accredited lab. Expect shift work and involvement in QA, audits, and AI-related projects.