Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Job Description

Registered Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist role – working within the team environment to ensure the accurate & timely reporting of patient results. Working with the Senior medical scientist & Chief medical scientist to improve laboratory services and participate in EQA/IQA, EQC/IQC.

Specific Tasks

• Use of Laboratory Information Management Systems in place in the laboratory.

• Be aware and be compliant with of all the documentation related to your Department (Training record, SOP’s, Forms).
• Assist in the completion of the department’s daily tasks, including work files, to a high standard to ensure patient results are delivered in a timely manner.
• Analyse specimens in a timely manner.
• Authorize results, ensuring result accuracy at all times.
• Evaluate results and communicate with your Senior or Chief Medical Scientist within the Microbiology Laboratory, Laboratory Services Manager, Consultant Microbiologist and/or the requesting clinician any relevant information regarding patient safety.
• Assist with the validations of new or amended methods/ kits/ equipment when required.
• Participation in EQA/IQA, EQC/ IQC.
• Contribute to the monitoring, recording and investigations for non-conformances and audits.
• Contribute to the monitoring and recording of complaints and investigations of clinical complaints, taking corrective action as appropriate.
• Reagent preparation.
• Participate in the management of reagent and consumable stock levels.
• Sample preparation and analysis in accordance with SOP’s.
• QC result data entry.
• Maintenance of instrumentation.
• Advise of any equipment failures or problems encountered in the course of carrying out his/her duties.
• Clean/disinfect working areas daily.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Science

Experience

• Relevant experience in a medical laboratory (microbiology) preferable but not essential

Any required licences / certifications or membership

Medical Scientist - CORU registered

              or

 Biomedical Scientist - HCPC registered

Skills & Abilities

• A diligent, strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, with thorough attention to detail and accuracy, and not afraid to ask for assistance from experienced colleagues to ensure an outstanding laboratory service
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills  
• A proven team player, willing to give support and receive it from peers

Additional Information

Additional information

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

Yes (In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR €7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years)

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