Senior Biomedical Scientist Histology with dissection

NHS Jobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist Histology with dissection to lead complex specimen dissection, oversee SOPs and staff training, and implement new techniques within the histology section. This role emphasises safety, QA, and continuous professional development across the team.

The post holder will supervise dissectors, ensure adherence to SOPs and UK standards, and promote high-quality diagnostic histology outputs with a strong focus on education and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in histology laboratory environments.
• Ability to perform complex specimen dissection.
• Knowledge of SOPs and QA standards.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent dissection of complex specimens.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, methods and practices.
• Maintain knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.
• Act as senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area.
• Deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff and maintain training records.
• Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) electronically.
• Promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Ensure all tasks comply with SOPs and regulations and maintain quality service.
• Prepare tissue sections and perform routine and specialised histology tasks.

Skills

Histology

Dissection

QA standards

Training staff

SOP maintenance

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist Histology with dissection

To perform independent dissection of complex specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B and C and a range of simple category D & E specimens. Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and practices for the section as appropriate. Maintain expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments. Senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area. Maintain continual professional education and promote lifelong learning for managed staff. To work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this encompasses. The post holder will be expected to work with the Advanced Scientist Dissector responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of staff and scheduling of dissection sessions. To deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff to maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within general Histology. To create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the document control procedure To promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training. To deputise for the Cellular Pathology training officer To assist with aspects of Health and Safety monitoring and Risk Assessments. To ensure all equipment and procedures are fit for purpose. To promote equality and diversity in your working life ensuring that all the staff you work with feel valued and treated in a fair and equitable manner. Help to deliver on training plans and objectives set out by the Advanced Scientist Dissector and Cellular Pathology Training Manager. To participate in the routine work of all sections of the department to provide our users with accurate and timely results. To perform both routine tasks covering a variety of analytical equipment and manual techniques. To ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and regulations to ensure a high quality service at all times. To ensure that equipment is properly maintained on a day to day basis and operated in accordance with laboratory and manufacturers SOPs. To be fully conversant with all forms of automated equipment within the Department, including being able to troubleshoot to ensure minimum downtime as consequence of minor breakdowns/ malfunctions The documentation of specimens, including the entry of computerised records. The handling, processing and disposal of histological and cytological material including the sensitive disposal of products of conception Provide assistance to Consultant Histopathologists with regard to specimen dissection and sampling of diagnostic material. The embedding and orientation of tissue samples selected for diagnostic evaluation requiring knowledge and experience of histological and anatomical structure. The production of microscopical preparations requiring extensive hand and eye coordination to produce high quality diagnostic sections using complex, skilled microtomy and handling techniques, for both paraffin wax and urgent diagnostic frozen sections. The preparation of routine stains, working solutions and reagents in order to perform routine and specialised histological, histochemical and immunocytochemical investigations To undertake routine histological, histochemical and immunofluorescent investigations on diagnostic tissue specimens in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures. To undertake routine quality control checks prior to releasing cases to pathologists for reporting To cut high quality frozen sections for urgent diagnosis or immunofluorescent technique. To have precise pipetting skills where accuracy and precision are required.