Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

at  Spire Healthcare

You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab

• Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations
• Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts
• Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues
• Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigation

SPIRE BUSHEY PATHOLOGY SERVICES IS RECRUITING FOR FULL TIME REGISTERED BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS, MICROBIOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE MICROBIOLOGY TEAM. BASED AT THE STAND ALONE LABORATORY IN CENTENNIAL PARK, THE ROLES WILL INCLUDE RECEIPT AND BOOKING IN OF MICROBIOLOGY SAMPLES, SAMPLE PREPARATION, ANALYSER MAINTENANCE, AND PROCESSING SAMPLES FOR MICROBIOLOGY, USING MANUAL AND AUTOMATED METHODOLOGIES INCLUDING MALDI, BDMAX, CEPHEID, MICROSCAN, THE LAB WILL BE RUNNING SAMPLES ACROSS 2 SHIFTS, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

Spire Pathology Services is one of the UK’s largest networks of accredited laboratories. In 2015, our 22 specialist laboratories and 200 staff carried out more than two million tests from a simple full blood count to a complex tumour marker. We deliver to agreed service levels including one-hour turnaround times on specific tests where requested.
Our integrated network is supported by excellent logistics and full electronic connectivity, meaning we can deliver cost-effective services of the highest quality to our customers. We offer fast turnaround times, live management reporting, online results and a unique customer feedback portal providing live customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab

• Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations
• Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts
• Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues
• Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations