Biomedical Scientist
Core
Process tissue samples and perform laboratory investigations to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment within a histopathology department.
Role type
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Histology)
Builds
Histopathology services including routine processing, immunohistochemistry, special staining, frozen sections, and digital pathology for patient care.
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory / Histopathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen reception and processing, Decalcification, Microtomy, H&E Staining, Immunohistochemistry, Internal Quality Control, Digital Pathology operation, Laboratory Information Management System usage
Preferred skills
Renal/liver/lung biopsy preparation, Service improvement, Quality management and audit
Technologies
Sectra PACS, 3DHISTECH P1000/P250 scanners, Clinisys WPE, DATIX, iPassport
Responsibilities
Specimen reception and requesting, Decalcification and bandsaw use, Specimen processing and embedding, Microtomy and H&E staining, Special staining and immunohistochemistry, Digital pathology scanning and review, Internal quality control
Seniority
Band 5, entry to mid-level specialist