Locum Biomedical Scientist — Biochemistry & Haematology

Pulse Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment support

Exclusive opportunities

Client access

Professional respect

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited in Southampton is seeking a Locum Biomedical Scientist with multi-disciplinary Biochemistry & Haematology experience to join a private laboratory.

You will perform routine and specialist testing, validate results, maintain QA, and ensure compliance with ISO 15189; HCPC-registered professionals with strong technical skills are encouraged to apply for a full-time, ongoing placement.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with multi-disciplinary laboratory experience.
• Experience in Biochemistry and Haematology laboratories.
• Competent in automated biochemistry, FBC, and coagulation testing.
• Experience validating and authorising laboratory results, QA & accreditation awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist testing across Biochemistry and Haematology.
• Operate automated biochemistry analysers and validate results.
• Perform and authorise FBC testing and routine haematology investigations.
• Undertake coagulation testing and support coagulation service delivery.
• Validate and authorise laboratory results per protocols and quality standards.
• Carry out analyser maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and quality control.
• Participate in internal QC, external QA, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189 and health and safety.
• Maintain accurate lab records and contribute to service improvements.
• Collaborate with lab and clinical teams to deliver diagnostic services.

Skills

Biochemistry testing

Haematology testing

FBC testing

Coagulation testing

QA & accreditation

Independent workload management

LIMS experience

Education

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Pulse Staffing Limited in Southampton is seeking a Locum Biomedical Scientist with multi-disciplinary Biochemistry & Haematology experience to join a private laboratory.

You will perform routine and specialist testing, validate results, maintain QA, and ensure compliance with ISO 15189; HCPC-registered professionals with strong technical skills are encouraged to apply for a full-time, ongoing placement.