Senior Microbiology Scientist (Band 7) – Core Hours, West Midlands

Pulse Staffing Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology for a Band 7 role in the West Midlands. This full-time, ongoing position offers core hours 8am-4pm with possible weekends and an umbrella hourly rate of £28-32.

You will lead the department, perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, and oversee microbiology workflows in a busy laboratory service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience of management in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory.
• Experience with culture and sensitivity testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department and oversee microbiology workflows.
• Perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens.
• Detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Skills

Microbiology management

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology for a Band 7 role in the West Midlands. This full-time, ongoing position offers core hours 8am-4pm with possible weekends and an umbrella hourly rate of £28-32.

You will lead the department, perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, and oversee microbiology workflows in a busy laboratory service.