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Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology | Permanent Opportunity | Central London

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology Location: Central London Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

We are excited to present an excellent opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at a renowned private healthcare organisation in the heart of Central London. This position offers fantastic career progression opportunities, a highly competitive salary, and an outstanding benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct routine and specialist diagnostic microbiology tests, including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology.

Process a wide variety of clinical samples accurately and efficiently.

Operate and maintain a range of microbiological laboratory equipment after competency training.

Participate actively in internal and external quality assurance schemes.

Support stock control, equipment evaluations, and method development initiatives.

Adhere to laboratory policies, procedures, and UKAS accreditation requirements.

Work collaboratively with senior biomedical scientists and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology discipline).

Demonstrable post-registration experience in a UKAS-accredited Microbiology laboratory.

Strong technical skills in clinical bacteriology, virology, or related disciplines.

Experience using LIMS systems and handling sensitive patient data.

Committed to teamwork, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Initially core hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), moving to a 24/7 rota once competencies are signed off.

Initial contract duration of 3 months , with strong potential for extension depending on performance.

Benefits:

Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution).

Private medical healthcare.

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

Season ticket loan and family-friendly benefits.

Access to retail and service discounts.

Clear career development pathways and training support.

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