UK-Med Register: Biomedical Scientist

UK-Med NGO; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Biomedical Scientists to join their Humanitarian Register. This role offers the chance to deploy internationally and provide critical laboratory support in emergency healthcare settings. Ideal candidates will possess strong diagnostic skills, flexibility, and a commitment to quality assurance. This opportunity allows you to make a tangible difference in life-saving missions while gaining invaluable field experience. If you are ready to leverage your expertise in challenging environments and contribute to humanitarian efforts, we encourage you to apply and be part of a dedicated team making a real impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified Biomedical Scientist with experience in low-resource settings.
• Strong background in diagnostic tests and laboratory management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests and ensure quality control in emergency settings.
• Deploy internationally to support humanitarian responses.

Skills

Diagnostic Laboratory Testing

Quality Control and Assurance

Communication Skills

Mentoring and Training

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Professional Registration with Regulatory Body

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Are you a qualified biomedical scientist with experience in humanitarian or low-resource settings?

Role: Biomedical Scientist

Remuneration: GBP £3,400 – GBP £4,000 Gross per month (Dependent on the level of role & the adversity of the context)

Hours: UK-Med Register role, no guarantee of any work, but if deployed work will be full-time.

Duration: Register members who deploy will be offered fixed-term contracts. The duration will depend on the requirements of the response, but most responses are between 4 and 12 weeks.

Location: Internationally and/or to any of the UK-Med responses.

We are currently seeking experienced Biomedical Scientists who can deploy internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4–6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to support our emergency responses around the world, including in ongoing crises such as Gaza.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientist, with a strong background in conducting diagnostic laboratory tests, managing laboratory equipment, and ensuring high standards of quality control and assurance. You are confident in working across various disciplines such as haematology, microbiology, or clinical biochemistry, and can adapt your skills to resource-limited and emergency settings.

You hold valid professional registration and membership with a recognised regulatory body. Previous experience working in humanitarian, low-resource, or field-based settings is highly desirable.

You are flexible, collaborative, and solution-focused, able to maintain high levels of accuracy and safety under pressure. Strong communication skills and the ability to train or mentor others in laboratory best practices are an asset. Additional language skills are advantageous.

What We Offer

By joining UK-Med’s Humanitarian Register, you’ll be considered for deployment opportunities aligned to your skillset, depending on the needs of each mission. While this is not a full-time or guaranteed role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to lifesaving responses, gain valuable field experience, and be part of a committed, values-driven team.

If you’re ready to use your laboratory expertise to make a tangible difference in emergency healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) below. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.

This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

The selection process consists of two stages:

1. Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.
2. Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.