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Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS) in virology provide specialist services and are responsible for the performance of scientific procedures used for screening purposes and in the investigation and diagnosis of viral infection. A variety of the most up to date scientific methods and technologies are used to examine various sample types. These are complex procedures involving exposure to biological and chemical hazards and require manual dexterity, concentration and attention to detail to achieve accuracy and precision within a specified timescale. You will be responsible for carrying out the duties required to provide an efficient virology service that is necessary for effective patient care and to supervise, instruct, train and support less experienced staff. You must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist and require an Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences. The post is based at the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre at Glasgow Royal Infirmary which is a state of the art facility which contains extensive Virology analysers such as Abbott M2000 systems, Roche extraction and PCR set up systems and Abbott Alinity i, which are interfaced with the Laboratory Information Management System. You has the responsibility to maintain and troubleshoot equipment failure at the highest skill level in order to provide continuous service provision. The laboratory processes over 350,000 specimens per annum and in addition to routine sections, also includes Specialist testing section. The laboratory holds UKAS accreditation for ISO 15189. The hours of this post will be worked over 7 days.
Informal Contact Stephen Hughes, Virology Technical Services Manager 0141 201 8744
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