We are seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist who holds an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry, or who can demonstrate substantial experience working within a Biochemistry laboratory. This is an opportunity to join us working in our purpose built and state of the art hospital with views across the countryside, in the Blood Science laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist.
Candidates will be enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated and innovative, with good organisational skills and well-developed communication skills.
The Blood Sciences section provides a clinical laboratory service to NHS Dumfries & Galloway 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dumfries & Galloway has a population of 150,000 people with approximately 300,000 samples analysed annually in Biochemistry 230,000 samples in Haematology and 17,000 samples in Blood Transfusion. Please note that this post will be based in the Biochemistry department within Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
The laboratory holds UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and is compliant with BSQR. You will rotate in all areas of the Biochemistry Laboratory. The department utilizes a wide range of analytical equipment, of which you will be required to become proficient in after suitable training, following Departmental SOPs.
Please note that interviews will be held in person at the Laboratory Seminar Room in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary situated in Dumfries. There are practical elements included within the interview which can only be evidenced in person. Individuals who cannot attend the interview in person need not apply.