Lead Scientist (Biochemistry)

Lead Scientist (Biochemistry)
Location: Central London
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £78,000 per annum + benefits

MediTalent is seeking an experienced Lead Biochemistry Scientist to manage and oversee a high-quality pathology service within a leading healthcare provider. This role is ideal for a senior Biochemistry Scientist with extensive expertise in their field.

The Role:
This position involves leading a 24-hour pathology service that supports multiple healthcare areas, including hospitals, IVF clinics, private healthcare, and general practice. The successful candidate will ensure that all pathology disciplines, including biochemistry, endocrinology, haematology, histopathology, immunology, microbiology, and serology, operate to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the biochemistry department; staff leadership, overseeing finances and resource management, monitoring service performance and turnaround times.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements (UKAS, MHRA, HTA).
• Maintaining strict adherence to health and safety regulations (HSE, COSHH, GDPR).

• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical/Biochemical Scientist.
• At least six years post-registration experience within Biochemistry
• Advanced qualifications, such as an IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent.
• A master's degree (MSc) or comparable professional experience.
• Recognition as a Fellow of the IBMS (FIBMS) or Chartered Scientist status (preferred).
• Team leadership experience - ideally with management qualification