Senior Biomedical Scientist – Infection Sciences

SYNLAB UK & Ireland; Taunton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £10,000

Sponsorship available

Training budget and development

Job summary

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join the Infection Sciences team at the Hub laboratory in Taunton. The role involves rotating across Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology with pay enhancements for weekend, on-call, and bank holiday work.

HCPC registration and an IBMS Specialist Portfolio are required, with opportunities for progression and a generous welcome bonus of up to £10,000. Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree accredited by the HCPC and IBMS.
• HCPC Registration.
• Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent experience prior to specialist portfolio release.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to deliver patient results within agreed standards.
• Act as lead specialist for a designated area within Infection Sciences, driving service development and ensuring policy compliance.
• Provide professional leadership and training to junior staff and support CPD activities.
• Utilise laboratory information systems and QA processes to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.
• Support health and safety, audits, and incident reporting as required.

Education

BSc Degree

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Job description

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join the Infection Sciences team at the Hub laboratory in Taunton. The role involves rotating across Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology with pay enhancements for weekend, on-call, and bank holiday work.

HCPC registration and an IBMS Specialist Portfolio are required, with opportunities for progression and a generous welcome bonus of up to £10,000. Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.