Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Synnovis Analytics; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent analytics firm is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry to join a dedicated team at Guy's Hospital. This role involves lab work, developing assays, and training junior staff. Candidates should have relevant experience and an interest in inherited metabolic diseases. Extensive prior knowledge is not necessary as training will be provided. Opportunity includes both permanent and fixed-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Biochemistry is essential.
• Interest in inherited metabolic disorders is preferred.
• Full training will be provided for specific tests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lab work including enzyme screens and testing.
• Assist in developing new assays and techniques.
• Check results and write reports.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Laboratory Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree in Biomedical Science

Tools

Fluorimeter

Spectrophotometer

Thin-layer chromatography

Electrophoresis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participation in the lab work including lysosomal enzyme screens, galactosaemia testing, urine glycosaminoglycans
• Assisting with the development of new assays/techniques
• Checking results, writing reports, recording IQC
• Measurement and reporting of EQA samples
• Assisting in the training of junior staff/visitors
• Assisting with auditing, quality, health and safety
• Ensuring that the equipment is well-maintained

We regularly host STP trainees in order that they can complete the relevant part of their training in IMD. We have also hosted clinicians where they have wanted to gain an insight into what is involved in our lab testing. The BGU workforce is a small team comprising Clinical and Biomedical Scientists and technical staff. We work closely together, and every staff member is valued for the contribution they make to providing our service. The department also has a cell culture section, where cells are cultured from skin biopsies. The cells can be stored long-term, or used for more esoteric testing.

We are recruiting for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) with experience in Clinical Biochemistry. We have two full-time positions available. One position is permanent and the other is a fixed term contract until 09/11/2026 to cover maternity leave. This is an opportunity for an accomplished, enthusiastic biomedical scientist to join a friendly and dedicated team in a specialist biochemistry service which is currently based at Guy's Hospital and will be moved to King's College Hospital by late October/November. The Biochemical Genetics Unit (BGU) forms part of the Synnovis Reference Chemistry Services. The majority of the work in BGU is white cell enzymes testing with the aim of diagnosing lysosomal storage disorders, other assays include Tay Sachs carrier testing, urine glycosaminoglycans and oligosaccharides, galactosaemia, and testing for some other inherited metabolic disorders (IMD). This position would suit a candidate who has an interest in inherited metabolic diseases and ideally enjoys working in the laboratory and performing more unusual and esoteric tests. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a small friendly team. Extensive prior knowledge of lysosomal storage diseases is not expected as full training will be given. We also welcome applications from candidates working towards their specialist portfolio with relevant experience.

The BGU is one of the main labs within the UK providing a comprehensive service for the diagnosis of lysosomal storage disorders. We have a wide repertoire of tests, most of which are manual or semi-automated. Our instrumentation includes a Perkin Elmer fluorimeter with autosampler, Shimadzu spectrophotometer, Hidex liquid scintillation counter, Fluostar plate reader and a Clariostar plate reader. Additional techniques that are used by the team include thin-layer chromatography and electrophoresis. We provide a service for the south east of London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. In addition, we may be referred samples from anywhere in the country, and some international referrals.