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As a major division within the NHS National Services Scotland, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role not only in the health of the people of Scotland but also on an international scale. We contribute and collaborate within the UK and internationally, significantly in biomedical research, blood screening and donor services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care.
The National Microbiology Reference Unit is part of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) with laboratories in the Jack Copland Centre located at the Heriot Watt University campus in Edinburgh. The function of the NMRU is to provide both a frontline screening and confirmatory testing service for departments within the SNBTS as well as other health services in order to maintain the safety of the blood supply and blood products. A specialist biomedical scientist is required to carry out microbiological testing for a variety of viral markers, transmissible by blood transfusion. The NMRU primarily provides a confirmatory testing service using a range of microbiological assays and algorithms. The post holder will be expected to train in all areas within the NMRU, including serological and molecular testing, and in addition to be involved in validations, assay development and epidemiological research as required.
You should hold an honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or other similar, relevant qualification and be registered with the HCPC. You should have a high level of attention to detail and be proficient in standard Microsoft Office computer software. Experience with molecular biology techniques and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and/or microbiological serological techniques are required for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check.
Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Our benefits package includes final salary pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Lisa Jarvis, Head of NMRU on 0131 314 5661.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Closing date for completed applications is the 10th March 2022
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies