Overview
Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology
Location: Basildon
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum + £10,000 joining bonus and wellbeing allowance
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Responsibilities
- Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations.
- Provide professional leadership to trainee BMS, associate practitioners, laboratory technicians, and MLAs.
- Offer technical advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
Areas of Rotation
- Automation laboratory – Kiestra TLA, MRSA, and urogenital sections
- Manual bacteriology – CL3, mycology, and waste management
- NAATs and urinalysis
- Serology
Qualifications
- HCPC registered and at least 2 years post‑registration experience, with a specialist portfolio or equivalent in microbiology (applications accepted from those nearing completion of the portfolio).
- Willing and able to work across three sites in a 24‑7 work environment if required.
- High degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and strong problem‑solving skills.
- Good knowledge and experience of laboratory information management systems and computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and statistical packages.
- Working knowledge of microbiological manual and automated techniques and practices.
- Working knowledge of serology and molecular biology techniques and platforms.
Benefits
- Wellbeing allowance of up to £1,500 per annum.
- External candidates may earn up to £46,580 per annum depending on qualifications and experience, subject to agreement.
- Band 6 BMS participating in 24/7 service delivery, including night shifts and/or out‑of‑hours on‑call, are eligible for a £10,000 joining bonus.
- Ongoing training and mentorship to develop skill set.
Equal Opportunities
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
