Principal Clinical Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist to join the Synnovis Infection Sciences team at Blackfriars Hub, offering a specialist service to a wide range of complex patients. As part of the UK's leading and fastest-growing pathology company, you will work with state-of-the-art technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to contribute to the development and implementation of advanced diagnostic services while working alongside experts in the field. This is a role for a Clinical Scientist with experience in both Mycology and Bacteriology. They will be leading the Mycology service and helping to deliver a world-class service under the guidance of the Consultant Clinical Scientist.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide scientific leadership in the development and delivery of specialist Mycology and microbiology diagnostic services.
• Responsible for the validation, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of new molecular and non-molecular diagnostic assays, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with ISO 15189 and CEIVD/UKCA regulations.
• Lead and support other scientists with in-depth knowledge around validation, change control, SOP, training and competency documentation, and implementation of new technologies.
• Manage efficient organisation and workflow to meet deadlines for the Hub to go live.
• Work closely with the Cross-site Service Delivery Manager/Transformation lead, Senior Clinical Scientist, Lead Clinical Scientist, Clinical Lead, Operations Managers, and Biomedical Scientists to ensure provision of a high-quality diagnostic Mycology service.

Your development and learning:

• You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund, and the Synnovis Academy.
• Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground.
• The chance to join the Future Leaders in Innovation group and take part in symposiums, conferences, and peer meetings.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Leading and supporting scientists in the validation of new diagnostic technologies.
• Overseeing change control processes, including the introduction of new assays and technologies.
• Managing efficient workflows to meet project deadlines and supporting the transition of services to the new Hub.
• Collaborating with service managers, clinical leads, and biomedical scientists to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service.
• Providing training and supervision to laboratory staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to implement new technologies.
• Working with the Beaker LIMS team to integrate new assays into our laboratory information management system.
• Ensuring the laboratory's quality management system complies with all regulatory requirements, including maintaining documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• An MSc in a relevant subject (mycology, microbiology, or molecular biology) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in the design, evaluation, and validation of molecular and non-molecular assays.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage projects and mentor junior staff.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements for ISO 15189 accreditation.
• A track record of research and development, with experience translating new technologies into clinical service.
• FRCPath Part 1.
• PhD or equivalent higher degree with an emphasis on methods particularly related to mycology.

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

• Willing to work towards higher professional qualification, for example: FRCPath Part 2, or working on HSST.
• Experience in next-generation sequencing, result authorisation, and working in a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
• Familiarity with Epic Beaker LIMS and other laboratory systems.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience: £63,433 to £70,371 per annum depending on experience.