Senior Biomedical Scientist (Generalist)

Work Environment:
Full time On-site
Laboratory Based; Kidlington, Oxford, UK.
Travel may be very rarely required, on an ad hoc basis.
This is not a standard lab role. Ours is not a standard Histopathology Lab.
Working for Diagnexia means taking a step into a forward-thinking, digitally-driven Histopathology laboratory, at the forefront of diagnostic innovation.
At the heart of our Digitally driven 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.
We'll provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional career development.
If you have taken your BMS expertise as far as your current environment allows, this is your next move.
What are the benefits of working with Diagnexia?
💷 Competitive salary with annual performance-based increases
💷 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.
🏥 Healthcare benefits and pension
🏖️ Annual leave - increases with years service
💙 Meaningful work that contributes to better patient outcomes
📈 Regular performance feedback and strong career development opportunities
🌍 The opportunity to work alongside a world-class, high-performing team in a rapidly growing company
🚀 Exciting, challenging and distinctive projects
🤝 A collaborative and supportive multicultural team
🤖 A Pathology Lab at the forefront of Digital Pathology - positioning your carer for future growth
Responsibilities:
Laboratory Leadership and Operations
Lead the Routine section, ensuring a high-quality service that meets clinical needs and regulatory standards.
Oversee technical and scientific operations, providing specialist advice where required.
Rotate across laboratory sections, including dissection, IHC and Specials.
Supervise junior staff and support recruitment, appraisals and delivery of laboratory targets.
Maintain SOPs, competency documents, staff training and CPD.
Support the quality management system and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols, CoSHH and UKAS requirements.
Sample Collection and Handling
Receive, label, store and track biological samples accurately.
Competently complete the specimen workflow, including accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and digitisation.
Quality Control and Assurance
Lead laboratory quality activities, including QC, EQA, UKAS compliance and audits.
Resolve technical or quality issues, escalating where required.
Method Development and Validation
Develop and validate laboratory methods in accordance with ISO 15189:2022, NEQAS and relevant standards.
Research and Development
Support research into advanced tissue labelling, digitisation and analysis techniques.
Safety, Compliance and Privacy
Follow safety, GDPR and UKAS requirements, protecting laboratory personnel, patients and confidential data.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of samples, procedures and results, and produce clear reports for relevant stakeholders.
Other Responsibilities
Collaborate with laboratory and clinical stakeholders and provide advice on test results.
Maintain equipment and stock, complete required training and undertake other appropriate duties.
Required Skills and Experience:
Currently HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist - (Mandatory)
Minimum of 5+ years post-registration experience in a UKAS accredited Histopathology Laboratory - (Mandatory)
Proof of CPD and competency (Mandatory)
Ideally have completed either a IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or, a Masters Degree (desirable not essential)
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience (desirable not essential)
Experience in preparation for UKAS audits
Ability to mentor and supervise staff, as well as assist in the management of the provision of a high quality laboratory service

Employment type
Full-Time,Permanent

Work arrangement
No