Development Scientist - Metabolic Laboratory, Clinical Biochemistry
Band 7
Main area: Clinical Biochemistry
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-DT-5203-JJ
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Interview date: 07/11/2024
We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced clinical scientist or biomedical scientist to join our department in providing a high-quality clinical biochemistry service. Our department is based at Bristol Royal Infirmary and comprises an integrated blood sciences automated laboratory with Immunochemistry and Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Nutrition (MNN) specialist sections.
Main duties of the job
* Assist the clinical lead and MNN section seniors in the full validation of the existing MSMS assay repertoire on the new tandem mass spectrometer.
* Develop new assays to be implemented on the MSMS analyser.
* Fully validate to UKAS 15189:2022 standards all new MSMS assays.
* Keep detailed records of method development work.
* Develop all appropriate documentation to establish the new assays for routine clinical use.
* Cascade training to relevant staff to perform the new MSMS assays for routine clinical use.
* Support the training and development of staff on all MNN section equipment.
* Assist MNN section senior biomedical scientist and clinical staff in troubleshooting existing assays.
* Perform highly complex biochemical testing of clinical samples.
* Assist MNN section seniors to take corrective action when quality control indicates loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods.
* Support MNN section staff and the wider department in quality management activities.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* 1st or 2nd class degree in Biochemistry or related subject.
* State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist.
* PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Knowledge and Experience
* Wide-ranging practical experience in manual and automated techniques used in a clinical biochemistry service.
* Comprehensive understanding of analytical techniques used in a specialist clinical biochemistry service.
* Extensive experience in mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques.
* Experience in method development and validation.
* Experience of Quality management systems in a clinical biochemistry service.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures in the laboratory.
Skills and Abilities
* Specialist expertise in clinical and analytical biochemistry.
* Ability to communicate complex scientific information to both specialist and non-specialist staff.
* Ability to perform accurate manual and automated analytical techniques.
* Computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, and literature search programmes.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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