Senior Biomedical Scientist - Digital Pathology Dissection

Deciphex Limited; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual leave progression

Job summary

Deciphex Limited is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Dissection) to join a fully digitised pathology laboratory in Kidlington. You will drive dissection accuracy, lead lab teams, and support delivery of high-quality pathology services in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You will mentor staff, lead internal audits, and ensure compliance with RCPath/UKAS standards while developing SOPs and contributing to method development and data reporting.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (mandatory).
• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent (mandatory).
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Dissection or a Masters degree (mandatory).
• Minimum 4+ years post-registration experience in UK histopathology/cellular pathology lab (mandatory).
• Experience in Category A-C dissection; D&E is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dissection for pathology samples (A-C, D&E as evolving).
• Provide technical reference for junior staff (MLA, BMS).
• Supervise MLA/BMA to ensure timely lab targets.
• Lead internal audits and UKAS/ISO 15189 readiness.
• Develop and maintain SOPs per RCPath/UKAS guidance.
• Deputise for BMS Lead or Lab Manager as needed.
• Provide specialist advice to service users.
• Prepare reports for pathologists and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSc Biomedical Science

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Dissection

Masters degree (optional alternative)

Tools

AFOS bench

Tissue processors

Job description

Deciphex Limited is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Dissection) to join a fully digitised pathology laboratory in Kidlington. You will drive dissection accuracy, lead lab teams, and support delivery of high-quality pathology services in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You will mentor staff, lead internal audits, and ensure compliance with RCPath/UKAS standards while developing SOPs and contributing to method development and data reporting.