Biomedical Scientist - Private Sector Laboratory

Job Description

IMG Connect are representing a world-leading molecular oncology facility with a fully equipped laboratory, integrated process platforms, an in-house bioinformatics team, and a huge genetic database for precise and updated reporting. The UK Lab is based in Surrey, South England, and the facility is ISO 15189 accredited and ISO 27001 certified. Holding the latest technology and several years of extensive research, they offer highly effective treatment solutions to cancer patients for whom, multiple lines of treatment have failed. The UK lab receives samples that are received from private practices around the UK, Europe and USA. 

Responsibilities:

As a Clinical Scientist you will play a crucial role in Data analysis, Results reporting, Collaboration and Communication, and Quality Assurance. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, support business development activity with technical know-how, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires a strong scientific background, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for advancing medical knowledge.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Data Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting
  • Conduct analyses of lab data to generate reports and support evidence-based decision-making for prescribing medical practitioners
  • Interpret findings, review results, and sign reports.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure all Laboratory activities adhere to relevant regulatory standards and guidelines
  • Prepare and submit documents to obtain accreditations and regulatory approvals for the company’s services.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including investigators, clinicians, and regulatory authorities.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure the successful implementation of the laboratory processes.
  • Understand the past and ongoing research conducted by the company and other similar studies elsewhere, and be able to explain the comparative evidence base to the healthcare professionals.
  • Understand the reports produced in the diagnostic lab and be able to explain the expected format to the prescribing medical practitioners.
• Quality Assurance
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of laboratory processes.
  • Assist in the implementation of ISO 15189 quality standards and practices.
  • Participate in audits and inspections as needed.

Eligibility:

• HCPC registration as clinical scientist
• Postgraduate or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology)
• Experience with solid tumour oncology, or genetics, or molecular, or cell culture.
• As this role will involve customer interaction, someone comfortable interacting with clinicians and business development individuals.