We need an enthusiastic and highly skilled Biomedical/Healthcare Scientist to join our busy Clinical Services Unit. The Unit delivers high throughput serological and molecular testing of a wide range of Viral and Bacterial pathogens. Our work is wide ranging and varied. The unit delivers a range of specialist testing and supports the microbiology reference laboratories which provide clinical microbiological advice and diagnosis, complex reference services, methodology development, microbial epidemiology, investigation of national and uncommon outbreaks, response to international health alerts, and advice on the risks posed by various infections.
The post holder will be Healthcare Scientist with experience of manual/automated serological and/or molecular techniques and will join a team within the Clinical Services Unit. They will support the team to ensure it delivers a performance that meets the clinical and scientific requirements of the Unit and complies with the best quality and laboratory practices while ensuring the work is performed safely, economically, and effectively.
The role will be based at our UKHSA Colindale site (61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ).
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*