Lead Biomedical Scientist - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester seeks an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to lead the Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance in a major transplant program and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, experience in laboratory leadership, and a commitment to quality healthcare. Join a well-respected team dedicated to innovative stem cell therapies in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with a focus on stem cell therapies.
• Experience ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Ability to oversee laboratory operations and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stem Cell Laboratory and ensure service compliance.
• Advise clients and patients on technical issues.
• Oversee operations and safety of therapeutic component processing.
• Act as the Designated Individual for Human Tissue Authority.

Skills

Leadership in laboratory settings

Advising on scientific and technical issues

Quality assurance and compliance

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or related field

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). MFT is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory in a Band 8b Biomedical Scientist role. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the stem cell laboratory service in one of the biggest Haematological transplant programs in the UK. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support our busy transplant programmes. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients. The Stem cell department is involved in ATIMPs and gene therapy treatments. This is a small team dedicated to meeting the current clinical demands on the service, developing the next generation of processing techniques for the Stem Cell Therapeutics Laboratory.

Our Stem Cell Therapeutics Laboratory is based at our Oxford Road Campus and is an integral part of the Trust’s Haematology/Oncology stem cell transplant programme. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support these busy transplant program. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead higher specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist for the Stem Cell Laboratory therapeutic service and use specialist expertise to ensure the service complies with international and national accreditation standards and directives.
• Advise service users, clients and patients on scientific and technical issues.
• Oversee the overall operation and development of the Stem Cell Laboratory service area, providing a quality led, efficient and safe service on the supply and processing of therapeutic components, products and transplant material suitable for purpose.
• Act as the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) Designated Individual (DI) for Human Application, holding the primary (legal) responsibility for supervising that the licensed activity of the service is authorised and carried out to the requirements of Section 18 of the Human Tissue Act.

Organisation Context

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, and we’re embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.

Culture and Benefits

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. To find out more about key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Also read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ with the Job Description and Person Specification for guidance before applying. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged; it is not currently a condition of employment. Diversity matters and MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. If you have any special requirements, email our resourcing team.

Application Details

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.