Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology
Core
Analyze microbiology specimens, authorize results, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of patient results within a medically led laboratory.
Role type
Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology)
Builds
Accurate patient diagnostic results for healthcare professionals
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Diagnostics / Microbiology
Required skills
Specimen analysis, result authorization, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), SOP compliance, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, stock management, EQA/IQA participation, non-conformance investigation
Preferred skills
Microbiology laboratory experience, CORU or HCPC registration
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Microbiology instrumentation
Responsibilities
Analyze specimens in a timely manner, authorize results ensuring accuracy, participate in EQA/IQA and EQC/IQC, maintain instrumentation, prepare reagents, manage stock levels, investigate non-conformances and clinical complaints, communicate relevant patient safety information to clinicians
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
