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Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Clinical Chemistry

Weston-super-Mare | Band 6 | Full-time | Locum | An opportunity for an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join a Clinical Chemistry laboratory, using Beckman Coulter analysers, Remisol middleware and WinPath LIMS.

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced and HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) for a locum opportunity within a Clinical Chemistry laboratory in Weston-super-Mare.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operational running of the laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and reliable diagnostic service.

This position is ideally suited to a Biomedical Scientist with hands-on experience using Beckman Coulter analysers, including DxC700 AU, DxI 800 and DxA Automation Track systems, alongside proficiency in Remisol middleware and WinPath LIMS.

Key Duties

• Support the daily operational management of the Clinical Chemistry department.

• Perform routine and specialist clinical chemistry testing and result validation.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and perform quality checks on laboratory analysers.

• Process diagnostic samples efficiently, ensuring compliance with target turnaround times and prioritisation of urgent clinical work.

• Authorise and release patient results in accordance with laboratory SOPs, quality standards and professional guidelines.

• Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.

• Contribute to maintaining compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS and other regulatory requirements.

• Ensure accurate sample tracking, traceability and record management using WinPath LIMS.

• Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues, clinicians and other multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.

• Minimum Band 6-level experience within a Clinical Chemistry laboratory.

• Experience using Beckman Coulter DxC700 AU, Beckman Coulter DxI 800 and Beckman Coulter DxA Automation Track systems.

• Proficiency in Remisol middleware and WinPath LIMS.

• Strong understanding of quality management systems, IQC, EQA and laboratory accreditation standards.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Interested?

If you are an experienced, HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with Band 6 Clinical Chemistry experience and the required analyser and laboratory systems expertise, apply now to find out more about this locum opportunity in Weston-super-Mare.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.