Senior Biomedical Scientist – Generalist

About the role

Join Diagnexia, a digitally‑driven histopathology laboratory at the forefront of diagnostic innovation. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Generalist) you will lead the Routine section, ensure high‑quality service, and support research into advanced tissue labelling and digitisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Routine section, overseeing technical and scientific operations and ensuring compliance with clinical, CoSHH and UKAS standards.
• Rotate across dissection, IHC and Specials, supervise junior staff, and manage recruitment, appraisals and laboratory targets.
• Maintain SOPs, competency documents, staff training and CPD, and support the quality management system.
• Handle sample receipt, accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and digitisation.
• Lead quality activities including QC, EQA, UKAS audits and resolve technical issues.
• Develop and validate methods in line with ISO 15189:2022 and support research projects.

Required profile

• HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist with at least 5 years post‑registration experience in a UKAS‑accredited histopathology lab.
• Demonstrated CPD and competency records; ideally holding an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or a relevant Master’s degree.
• Experience in IHC, UKAS audit preparation and supervising staff.
• Strong understanding of clinical significance of laboratory findings and ability to provide technical advice.

Required skills

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Digital pathology
• Method development and validation
• Quality control and assurance
• Statistical software, data visualisation tools and databases
• Equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based increases and a generous sign‑on bonus.
• UK relocation support allowance.
• Healthcare benefits, pension and increasing annual leave.
• Opportunities for career development, research projects and work with a world‑class digital pathology team.