Senior Biomedical Scientist

2 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Cellular Pathology Services Ltd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead and support our Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology laboratory. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining high-quality service standards, supervising laboratory staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our laboratory processes.

Main Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise a section within the laboratory, including Digital Pathology, advanced dissection, Immunohistochemistry, or other specialist areas.
  • Perform and oversee all histopathology and non-gynae cytology technical procedures to ensure high-quality standards.
  • Actively participate in quality management activities, including audits, service quality improvements, and compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards.
  • Provide training, mentorship, and competency assessments for staff, ensuring adherence to company and professional guidelines.
  • Assist in the implementation of new techniques, processes, and service developments.
  • Deputize for the Laboratory Lead and provide intra-operative technical services, MOHS at offsite locations when required.
About Us

Cellular Pathology Services Ltd is a dynamic and innovative, UKAS-accredited laboratory specializing in Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology. Our purpose-built facility processes over 14,000 histology and 600 diagnostic cytology samples annually, offering an extensive range of services, including Digital Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Mohs procedures. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and professional development, we are an ideal environment for career growth and excellence in laboratory sciences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform all Histopathology technical procedures in use in the department to a high quality standard.
  • Perform Non-Gynae cytology procedures in use in the department to a high quality standard.
  • Knowledge and experience in immunohistochemistry techniques.
  • Support the digital pathology workflow.
  • Support provision of the extended hours service to meet operational requirements as appropriate.
  • Provide intra-operative technical services MOHS at offsite locations.
  • Advise the laboratory lead or Director of Operations of any technical or operational problems as they arise and offer solutions.
Staff Supervision
  • Lead by example to supervise, mentor and motivate the staff.
  • Provide supervision, mentoring and advising of other staff as required.
  • Assist with implementation of new processes and techniques.
  • Inform Laboratory lead or Director of Operations of technical and personnel issues.
Staff Training
  • Assist in organizing training and competency assessment of staff ensuring compliance with company and professional body requirements.
  • Participate in training of staff at all levels both internally and externally as required.
  • Assist in designing and implementing training schedules, programmes and sessions to meet the requirements of the Company and the IBMS.
  • Assist in training and developing Associate Practitioners and placement students to obtain the registration portfolio.
Quality Processes
  • Be involved in service quality improvements.
  • Assist with the writing and review of procedures and methods.
  • Organize testing of NEQAS materials, review of results and action any EQA failures.
  • Provide data analysis and reports to support the various company meetings as required.
Acting Up & Additional Duties
  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by laboratory lead or Director of Operations, or other senior staff members.
  • Deputize for laboratory lead as and when required.
  • Liaise with persons and clients and personnel at all levels both internal and external as required.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Participate in CPD activities.
  • Remain aware of scientific or other advances relevant to own role.
  • Develop and maintain skills and knowledge appropriate to the post by undertaking training, attending meetings and conferences.
  • Understand and apply the site Safety, Environmental Policy, Safety Management System and relevant legal safety & Environmental requirements.
Health & Safety
  • All staff must be familiar with the safety, environmental rules and procedures applying to their job and take reasonable care for their own safety and that of other people.
  • Associates must use the control measures and personal protective equipment provided, report any safety related deficiencies and contribute to improving accident and safety performance.
  • Work in a safety conscious manner at all times. Ensure that your personal vaccinations for laboratory work are up to date.
Compliance
  • Participate in annual performance appraisal process
  • Act responsibly and act in the best interests of the company at all times.


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