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Lab-Based - Kidlington, Oxford, UK (OX5 ILH). This role is fully on-site in our Oxford lab. Occasional travel may be required.

• Choose to work 3, 4 or 5 days a week shift rota
• Early or late shifts available to suit your schedule
• 7.5 hours (excluding 1-hour lunch)
• Weekly rota managed by your Line Manager

Diagnexia, a subsidiary of Deciphex: Accelerating Certainty and Pioneering Pathology Services.

We\'re transforming how pathology works. Since our parent company Deciphex was founded in Dublin in 2017, we\'ve grown into a global team of over 230 professionals with offices across Dublin, Exeter, Oxford and Chicago.

Our mission is simple but vital - accelerate drug development and deliver faster, more accurate cancer diagnoses. Through our cloud-based platform, hospitals worldwide can instantly connect with our expert subspecialists for rapid case consultations.

At Diagnexia, you\'ll be part of pioneering digital pathology solutions that directly improve patient outcomes and keep healthcare organisations at the cutting edge of diagnostic innovation.

• Flexible shift patterns - Designed to support real work-life balance - including early/late / part time options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary - We offer above NHS pay scales, recognising the expertise you bring.
• Sign-on bonus - A warm welcome and recognition of your value.
• Annual pay progression - Performance-based salary increases that reward your impact - not just your years in role.
• UK relocation support allowance - Moving to Oxford? We offer a relocation bonus to make your transition easier.
• Private healthcare & pension - Comprehensive support for your wellbeing - now and in the future.
• Holiday entitlement that grows with you - Earn additional annual leave the longer you\'re with us.
• Clear pathways for career growth - Structured development plans, regular reviews, and fast-track progression opportunities
• A genuinely supportive team culture - You\'ll join our collaborative lab environment where your voice is heard, and your experience is respected.

Bring your HCPC-registered expertise to a team that values precision and impact.

• This is your chance to use your IHC skills in a role where every case counts.
• As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you\'ll work across multiple lab sections - from specimen reception and dissection to IHC and special stains.
• You\'ll apply your expertise in surgical sample preparation to directly impact diagnosis and patient care.
• You\'ll support senior scientists, guide less experienced staff, and keep our lab running smoothly and accurately.
• Dissection skills will be at the core of what you do - and a key part of how you grow.

• Use your dissection and technical skills across cut-up, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and digitisation
• Carry out accurate sample handling, tracking and storage
• Support in supervision, training, and mentoring junior team members
• Drive quality control, method development, and UKAS-compliant procedures
• Help deliver AI-ready sample prep for R&D projects
• Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and safety
• Stay ahead of the curve through CPD and continuous learning
• Calibrate and maintain equipment and manage lab inventory
• Collaborate with pathologists and clinicians to deliver better results, faster
• Regularly calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Monitor and manage inventory of reagents, supplies, and consumables to ensure uninterrupted testing operations
• Identify and resolve technical issues or anomalies in test results, and take corrective actions as needed

• Training required for the role, may include ISMS, GLP, DocuSign and GDPR awareness

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• 2+ years post-registration in UKAS-accredited histology labs
• Proven IHC or dissection experience with CPD and competency records
• Strong ability to troubleshoot lab equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of quality systems and validation processes
• Skilled in lab software, data analysis, and digital reporting

• A collaborative, team-first mindset
• Sharp attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator
• Problem-solving instincts
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving lab
• Commitment to ethics and patient data privacy
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Able to manage time and priorities effectively

Note: This job description is not exhaustive but an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the postholder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role. A full job description will be made available before the interview.

Diagnexia is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status including pregnancy, disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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