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About the Role
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist who is keen to gain hands-on experience in mass spectrometry within the specialist field of therapeutic drug monitoring. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified BMS to start their journey or for an experienced BMS to gain some hands-on experience with mass spectrometry and therapeutic drug monitoring.
The Immunosuppression Monitoring Service at Harefield Hospital is recruiting to a full-time, 6-month fixed-term position (FTC end date: Friday 28th February 2027).
Responsibilities
- Manual extraction and preparation of blood samples prior to analysis by HPLC-MS/MS.
- Involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including specimen reception, stock control, review of analytical data, instrument maintenance, and result reporting.
Requirements
- Completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio.
- Experience working within a Biochemistry or Blood Sciences laboratory.
- Previous experience of HPLC and mass spectrometry is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Key Skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and ensure turnaround times are met whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
- Exceptional team player, joining a small, friendly team that places patients at the forefront of everything we do.
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Location and Hours
- The post is based at Harefield Hospital, outer London (UB9 6JH) with the laboratory located within the Magdi Yacoub Institute Heart Science Centre.
- The laboratory operates Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:45.
Job Details
- Involves the manual extraction and preparation of blood samples prior to analysis by HPLC-MS/MS.
- Requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- You will be required to pipette multiple batches of between 15 and 30 samples per day using a liquid crash extraction method involving centrifugation and supernatant decanting.
Laboratory Equipment
- Operates two clinical mass spectrometry analysers coupled to dual-channel 2-D high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems.
- Platforms used for the analysis of therapeutic drugs, including immunosuppressants, antifungals, and inotropes.
Daily Activities
- Involved in all day-to-day laboratory activities, including specimen reception, use of the EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), stock control, data review, instrument maintenance, result validation, and authorisation.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining an analytical bench, while also supporting colleagues and assisting staff at all grades when required.
Compliance and Standards
- Expected to comply with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics.
- Maintain your professional registration.
- Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
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Development and Learning
- A suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund, and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding/support for advanced qualifications.
- Apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground through our Innovation Accelerator Fund.
- Participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences, and other peer group meetings.
About Harefield Hospital
- Based in Uxbridge, Northwest London, the hospital is one of the largest and most experienced centres in the world for heart and lung transplants.
- Jointly pioneered work in the development of ‘artificial hearts’ (also known as left ventricular assist devices or LVADs).
- At our dedicated heart attack centre, we deal with heart attack emergencies from outer north-west London, providing primary angioplasty in our specialist catheter laboratories.
- Believe our arrival-to-treatment time of 27 minutes is one of the fastest in Europe. Speed of treatment has been shown to be crucial to survival in these cases.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
- Name: Suzanne Diamond
- Job title: Operations Manager
- Email address: suzanne.diamond@synnovis.co.uk
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