Specialist Biomedical Scientist- MicrobiologyinBasildon inBasildonPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

£37,339 to £44,962 a year £5,000 joining bonus and wellbeing allowance PERMANENT
BLOOD CULTUREURINALYSIS

iPP Analytics LimitedrxcJN5qR

Opportunity to work with advanced BD Kiestra Synapsys technology, including the ability to read bacterial cultures from home.

Involvement in a fast-paced and dynamic Microbiology team servicing multiple hospitals and the local GP community.

Professional development opportunities through mentoring and providing leadership to Trainee BMS and other laboratory staff.

Engagement in diverse areas of Microbiology, including Bacteriology, Molecular biology, and Serology, with opportunities to rotate through different specializations.

Responsibility for overseeing advanced automated systems and leading troubleshooting efforts in the laboratory, enhancing technical skills.

Comprehensive wellness support through a Wellbeing Allowance of up to £1500 per annum, promoting work-life balance.

Enhanced night shift payments for roles requiring night work, rewarding commitment and flexibility.

Join our vibrant Microbiology team at iPP Analytics Limited in Basildon, where your expertise as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist can truly make a difference. We’re passionate about providing exceptional microbiology services to our local hospitals and GP community, and we're seeking dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to this vital work. If you’re a woman looking to further your career in a supportive, inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. We’re proud to be the first lab in the UK to offer some staff the flexibility of reading bacterial cultures from home, thanks to cutting-edge technology.

As a key player in our team, you will engage in a variety of microbiological duties, from routine investigations to leadership in training Trainee BMS and supporting laboratory staff. Your role will inspire collaboration and innovation, all while ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. Plus, at iPP Analytics, we value your well-being and resilience. Our exciting rewards package includes a Wellbeing Allowance of up to £1500 per year, alongside enhanced night shift payments for specific roles. Together, we can create a healthier future for our community while you thrive in your career. Join us and be part of something impactful!

Opportunity to work with advanced BD Kiestra Synapsys technology, including the ability to read bacterial cultures from home.

Involvement in a fast-paced and dynamic Microbiology team servicing multiple hospitals and the local GP community.

Professional development opportunities through mentoring and providing leadership to Trainee BMS and other laboratory staff.

Engagement in diverse areas of Microbiology, including Bacteriology, Molecular biology, and Serology, with opportunities to rotate through different specializations.

Responsibility for overseeing advanced automated systems and leading troubleshooting efforts in the laboratory, enhancing technical skills.

Comprehensive wellness support through a Wellbeing Allowance of up to £1500 per annum, promoting work-life balance.

Enhanced night shift payments for roles requiring night work, rewarding commitment and flexibility.

We are currently recruiting for Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join our fast paced and dynamic Microbiology team. This role is part of a team which provides an efficient and effective Microbiology service to two general hospitals (Southend University/Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital Trusts) and local GP community. Applicants must currently have permission to work in the UK.

We're the first lab in the UK to be able to offer some Specialist BMS staff the opportunity to read bacterial cultures from home, utilising BD Kiestra Synapsys technology.

The postholder will be expected to be able to rotate through all areas of Microbiology as required, and to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices. You will need to perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations autonomously and to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff. You will need to provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioner, Laboratory technicians and MLAs in Bacteriology, Molecular biology, and Serology and provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.

About us
Role specific - Automation Laboratory - Kiestra TLA, MRSA and Urogenital Sections
To be experienced in set-up and use of Kiestra automation
To monitor workflow in area of responsibility, adjusting protocols to ensure smooth throughput of work and in-line with best practice
To work in conjunction with Team Manager for automated ID, AST, wound swabs, providing cover as required
Role specific - Automation Laboratory Automated ID, AST, reading room and wound swab sections
To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated systems for ID and AST (Maldi-Tof and BD Phoenix)
To act as key contact and laboratory link for Infection Control
To work in conjunction with Team Manager for Kiestra TLA, MRSA and Urogenital Sections, providing cover as required
Role specific - Manual Bacteriology CL3, Mycology and Waste Management
To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of liquid TB culture platform (BD MGIT)
To ensure correct procedures are adhered to with regard to handling of CL3 and Schedule 5 organisms
To oversee autoclave room, ensuring safe practice is adhered to
To work in conjunction with Team Manager for Blood culture, Sterile body fluid, Faeces, Environmental sections, providing cover as required
To act as Health and Safety Lead for the department, ensuring COSHH and risk assessments are performed and maintained. Providing reports to Quality Lead for inclusion in Quarterly Management Report
Role specific - Manual Bacteriology Blood culture, Sterile body fluid, Faeces, Environmental sections
To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of blood culture platform (BD FX) in ESLs and Hub
To oversee training and competency assessment of staff loading / unloading BD FX at ESLs
To work in conjunction with Team Manager for CL3 and Mycology and waste management, providing cover as required
Role specific - NAATs and urinalysis
To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated systems for NAATs (Hologic Panther)
To be expert in set-up, use and advanced trouble shooting of automated system for urine microscopy (IQ200 sprint)
To be expert in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated system GeneXpert
To work in conjunction with Team Manager for Serology, providing cover as required
Role specific Serology
To be experienced in set-up, use and advanced trouble-shooting of automated and semi-automated systems for serology (Beckman-Coulter DXi, AU5812, VIDAS, DS2)
To work in conjunction with Team Manager for NAATs and urinalysis, providing cover as required
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we're thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment.

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