CY Partners is actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to join a rapidly growing medical diagnostics company based in Newcastle city centre. The ideal candidate must have HCPC registration along with PCR and ELISA experience in a laboratory setting as this role will cover Covid-19 testing.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform pre- and post-analytical procedures (mainly PCR and ELISA); further responsibilities will include wider range of techniques and results entering
• Routine sample acceptance & logging, request forms, data entry and recording using LIMS
• General lab management and maintenance
• Routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reporting faults
• Ensure all technical standards are maintained by adhering to SOPs and following all H&S guidelines
• Management of stocks, reagents and consumables
• Participate in internal and external quality control schemes
• Participate in continued professional development

Ideal Skills & Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in Biomedical Science or related discipline
• Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Specialist Diploma training by a registered body e.g. Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS)
• Proven experience in PCR, sequencing and ELISA in a GMP/GLP laboratory
• Working knowledge of HPLC, GC, SDS-Page, Western Blotting, and Electrophoresis
• Supervisory/leadership experience would be advantageous
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent time management and organisation
• Excellent communication skills across all departments

Salary banding will be dependent on level of experience. If you are interested or have any questions about this role, feel free to contact Harriet at CY Partners (07851 246 846 / [email protected]).

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