Clinical Scientist

Are you passionate about the future of medicine? Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming healthcare through personalized approaches? If so, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Scientist (Band 7 AfC equivalent) role in the Biochemical Sciences department where you will join our innovative team, renowned for ground-breaking research, and driving advancements in personalised medicine. As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing and supporting diagnostic tests that enable tailored treatments for patients, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach. Our test repertoire includes drug and metabolite monitoring for a range of therapies, including immunosuppressants, chemotherapy agents, and cutting-edge biologics. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of platforms, including HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometry and iTrack-chemiluminesence. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, drive advancements in patient care, and shape the future of medicine. If you are passionate about scientific discovery, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, this role is for you., The successful candidate will be:

• - Working as a member of the team and will be contributing to the delivery of a high-volume service (N~50,000 tests /year).
• - Carrying out manual routine assays in the lab if and as required, in accordance with documented standard operating procedures.
• - Use of the Quality Management System including identifying, recording and troubleshooting errors, writing and reviewing documentation and participation in the departmental audit schedule.
• - Routine involvement in review of IQC and EQA performance.
• - Performing audits, CQIs, lean projects.
• - Helping identify and troubleshoot analytical and clinical issues as they arise.
• - Training and teaching of work experience students, clinical colleagues, visitors to the department and STP trainees completing their metabolic rotation.
• - Participation in the weekend NBS rota.
• - To ensure compliance with local and national standards of work practice e.g. UKAS (ISO 15189:2022).
• - To actively participate in the development and implementation of new methods in the laboratory.
  
  Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience working in laboratory medicine at a level appropriate for this role. Pre- reg Clinical scientists who will shortly be qualified are also welcome to apply. Attainment of FRCPath part 1 is encouraged and supported by Synnovis.