Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissection

Work Environment:
Full time On-site
Laboratory Based; Kidlington, Oxford, UK.
Travel may be very rarely required, on an ad hoc basis.
Step into Diagnexia’s cutting-edge digital pathology environment where innovation meets purpose.
Working for us means taking a step into a forward-thinking, digitally-driven diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of diagnostic innovation.
At the heart of our laboratory is a passionate team dedicated to advancing healthcare.
For you this means working alongside open, skilled colleagues who inspire growth and learning every day. You're part of a vibrant team, where your ideas matter and your contributions make a real difference to healthcare.
Why Senior Biomedical Scientists Join Diagnexia
Here's what you can expect when you join us
💷 Competitive salary - We offer above NHS pay scales, recognising the expertise you bring.
💷 Sign on bonus - generous sign on bonus payable when you join
💷 Sign on bonus - generous sign on bonus payable when you join
🚚 UK relocation support allowance - Moving across the UK to Oxford? We offer a relocation bonus to make your transition easier.
🚀 Annual pay progression - Performance-based salary increases that reward your impact, not just your years in role.
🩺 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.
Role Summary
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Dissection) at Diagnexia, you will play a pivotal role in our fully digitised pathology laboratory
You're expected to be visible beyond your own workload, driving quality, supporting lab teams, people, driving delivery of a high quality service
What you will do;
Sample collection & handling
Undertake dissection for Category A- C & evolving to occasional D&E complex specimen types as our service evolves
Act as technical reference for junior staff (e.g MLA, BMS etc) on dissection
Supervise the performance of MLA, BMA & others within the laboratory, as required to ensure timely delivery of laboratory targets
Lead or co-lead internal audit cycles and UKAS/ISO 15189 readiness activity
Design and deliver in-house training and competency assessments
Develop and maintain the standard operating procedures for use within our laboratory in accordance with relevant regulatory standards including RCPath guidelines
Deputise for the BMS Lead or Lab Manager for operational matters during planned absence, if needed.
Provide specialist advice to service users
The role also includes;
Inventory and Operations
Monitor and manage stock of reagents, supplies, and consumables to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
Method Development
Collaborate with Dissection Lead, Senior BMS (Dissection) and leadership to develop and validate dissection procedures across different complexity levels.
Quality and Compliance
Ensure QC and QA procedures are followed, escalating issues to the laboratory or quality manager as needed.
Adhere to all regulatory requirements including GDPR and UKAS, and maintain strict patient and data confidentiality at all times.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of all testing activities including sample tracking and procedures.
Produce clear, concise reports for pathologists, clinical trial managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders.
Other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time
Training required for the role, may include ISMS, GLP, DocuSign and GDPR awareness.
Reporting and Leadership
Develop and present reports at relevant meetings.
Facilitate and chair laboratory section or departmental meetings as required.
People and Training
Participate in staff interviews, selection, (and appraisals) if needed
Develop and maintain competency training documents in line with regulatory standards.
Deliver and evaluate staff training and competencies, and support CPD across the team.
Research and Development
Contribute to research activities that advance tissue labelling, digitisation, and analysis techniques.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain a valid HCPC registration and CPD portfolio at all times
Work within Diagnexia SOPs and relevant RCPath/UKAS/ISO 15189

Employment type
Full-Time,Permanent

Work arrangement
No