Biomedical Scientist

We are looking for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who has expertise in, and a passion for histopathology.

The Biomedical Scientist will play an important role within the Cyted UK Ltd histology laboratory. The role holder will report to a Senior Biomedical Scientist. The BMS will participate in all aspects of providing a histopathology service including specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples. The role holder will be responsible for processing patient samples in good time and will ensure that service standards for reporting results are achieved. The BMS will be expected to prioritise their own workload and work with the MLAs in their team to meet the service delivery standards of the laboratory. They will perform urgent analytical testing as required. The role holder will be expected to maintain the highest standards of laboratory practice in line with HCPC and ISO 15189 policies.

Working Pattern and Location

The role is a full-time position with a standard 37.5 hour working week. The role holder may be required to work flexibly.

The Biomedical Scientist will be based at Cyted’s Laboratory 2 Falcon Road, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, PE29 6FG.

What you will be doing

• Undertake the technical work required for the clinical service
• Clinical specimen preparation and dissection (cut up) under guidelines laid down by The Royal College of Pathologists
• Using histological knowledge to prioritise specimens received in the laboratory.
• Participate in and out of hours technical service for urgent biopsy specimens
• All aspects of routine diagnostic histology including specimen dissection, paraffin embedding, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, special stains, and internal quality control
• To be proficient in the use of all instruments in the laboratory and able to carry out routine maintenance and basic equipment troubleshooting if necessary
• Technical troubleshooting
• Training colleagues in histology procedures in accordance with our comprehensive training programme
• Participate in all External Quality Assessment schemes
• Entry of confidential patient data on LIMS and pathological reports and communication to clinicians
• Comply with company policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, health and safety, COSHH, infection control, and all local safety rules regarding fire, chemical, and physical hazards
• Meets the standards for the handling of clinical specimens in accordance with ISO 15189
• Ensure that the daily activities of the laboratory comply with the Human Tissue Act
• Ensure that appropriate quality control is carried out for all techniques undertaken, and that sensitive information is secure, accurate and correctly backed up
• Undertake Continuing Professional Development required by the Health & Care Professions Council

How we work

• Our team works in an agile working environment, where everyone’s ideas and opinions are valued.
• As a growing business we can give you exposure to different areas of Cyted.
• Being a digital diagnostics business, we love exciting new pieces of tech.
• You will get the opportunity to work in a bright and spacious lab.

Person Specification

• To succeed in this role, you will require prior experience working in a cellular pathology laboratory.

BSc or equivalent in a biological discipline

Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Practical experience working in a pathology laboratory

Experience in histopathology techniques

Histology laboratory bench skills

Ability to maintain good laboratory records

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet and database management

Knowledge of histopathology involving an understanding of relevant theory and/or principles of laboratory processes

Experience working in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations, human tissue governance and how to apply them in the laboratory environment

Understanding and experience of digital pathology

Benefits

• A salary of between £28,000 to £41,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• 25 days holiday per holiday year, plus public holidays
• An annual continuing personal development budget
• Medical insurance including dental and optical cover
• Life/critical illness cover
• Social events including Christmas and Summer parties
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Sabbatical 4 years of service
• Relocation allowance if applicable

About us

Cyted is on a mission to build a world where disease is prevented rather than treated. We focus on providing innovative diagnostic technologies to drive the earlier detection of disease in the gastrointestinal tract, first focused on oesophageal cancer (and its precursor Barrett’s oesophagus) with a non-endoscopic, minimally-invasive test.

Headquartered in Cambridge UK, we lead the way in groundbreaking diagnostic technology, enhancing patient care for those at risk of early and advanced disease. We are on the lookout for talented individuals eager to make a meaningful impact. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those with unconventional educational or career backgrounds.

Our core product is the minimally invasive EndoSign test. The test is a combination of a simple device coupled with laboratory biomarkers to detect oesophageal cancer and its precursor Barrett’s oesophagus.

We offer a dynamic work environment for career growth and skill diversification. Alongside your core role you can gain experience on projects throughout the company, and contribute your opinions and ideas. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity drives us to embrace varied perspectives, promoting diagnostic excellence, user-friendly software, and superior patient outcomes.

We interview on a rolling basis, starting with a brief call to discuss what we’re doing and whether it resonated with you.