Biomedical Scientist

Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5 & Band 6)

Milton Keynes | Temporary 3-6 Month Contract | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm | 37.5 Hours per Week | NHS Laboratory

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists (Band 5 and Band 6) to support an NHS Clinical Chemistry Equipment Validation Project based in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to play a key role in the implementation of new analytical platforms within an NHS laboratory.

Working as part of a dedicated project team, you will support the installation, verification, and validation of new laboratory analysers, ensuring all equipment is fully validated, quality assured, and ready for operational use. Band 6 Biomedical Scientists will also provide additional technical expertise and support to the wider project team.

What We Offer

• Temporary 3-6 month contract.
• Monday to Friday.
• 9am-5pm working hours.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Opportunity to support a major NHS laboratory equipment validation project.
• Work within a highly experienced Clinical Chemistry team.
• Gain valuable experience implementing leading laboratory analyser platforms.

Key Duties

• Support the installation, verification, and validation of new laboratory analysers.
• Perform analytical testing and evaluate instrument performance against acceptance criteria.
• Carry out method comparison studies and assess analyser functionality.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, ISO requirements, and UKAS accreditation.
• Produce, maintain, and review validation documentation and technical reports.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during analyser implementation.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Support the successful transition to new laboratory testing platforms while maintaining service quality.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities within the laboratory.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist (essential).
• Previous experience as a Biomedical Scientist within an NHS or UKAS-accredited clinical laboratory.
• Strong background in Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Experience with analyser installation, validation, verification, or method comparison studies.
• Good understanding of laboratory quality management systems and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Experience with one or more of the following analyser platforms is essential:

• Beckman Coulter DXI 9000.
• Beckman Coulter AU Series.
• Roche Cobas.
• Siemens Healthineers analysers.

Desirable:

• Experience in Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion.
• Previous Band 6 responsibilities or project experience.

Please note: Applicants must be HCPC registered and have demonstrable Clinical Chemistry laboratory experience. Recent graduates or candidates with laboratory assistant-only experience will not be considered.

Interested?

Apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.

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