Biomedical Scientist in Oxford

Work Environment

• Full time Laboratory Based; Kidlington, Oxford, UK. Travel may be very rarely required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Shift Work: 8.5 hour shift basis (inclusive of lunch). Shift Times scheduled each week on a rota and communicated by your Line Manager. If you require flexibility on shift start / end time or days, please advise in advance & we can consider this.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – We offer above market pay scales, recognising the expertise you bring.
• Annual pay progression – Performance-based salary increases that reward your impact — not just your years in role.
• UK relocation support allowance – Moving across the UK to Oxford? We offer a relocation bonus to make your transition easier.
• Private healthcare & pension – Comprehensive support for your wellbeing — now and in the future.
• Holiday entitlement that grows with you – Earn additional annual leave the longer you’re with us.
• Clear pathways for career growth – Structured development plans, regular reviews, and fast-track progression opportunities.
• A genuinely supportive team culture – You’ll join our collaborative lab environment where your voice is heard, and your experience is respected.

Role Summary

As a Biomedical Scientist (speciality in Dissection) at Diagnexia, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our fully digitised pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist our Senior BMS & Lead BMS (Dissection) on shift.
• Undertake dissection for standard specimen types (Category A - C).
• Rotate to other sections within the Histopathology laboratory as required.
• Act as technical reference for junior staff (e.g. medical lab assistants).
• Assist in internal audit cycles and UKAS/ISO 15189 readiness activity.

More Insights on Your Role

• Support in the provision of dissection services, ensuring delivery of a high quality service that meets clinical needs.
• Sample collection & handling.
• Dissect and sample specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A - C in line with relevant training and competencies.
• Collaborate with pathologists, clinical trial managers, and clients if required, to discuss test results and provide meaningful insights.
• Provide specialist advice to service users.
• Oversee / guide the performance of MLA & others within the laboratory, as required to ensure timely delivery of laboratory targets.
• Develop and maintain the standard operating procedures for use within our laboratory in accordance with relevant regulatory standards including RCPath guidelines.

Inventory and Operations

• Monitor and manage stock of reagents, supplies, and consumables to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Method Development

• Collaborate with other senior BMS and Lab leadership to develop and validate dissection procedures across differing complexity levels.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure QC and QA procedures are followed, escalating issues to the laboratory or quality manager as needed.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements including GDPR and UKAS, and maintain strict patient and data confidentiality at all times.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all testing activities including sample tracking and procedures.
• Produce clear, concise reports for pathologists, clinical trial managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders.
• Other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time.

Training required for the role, may include ISMS, GLP, DocuSign and GDPR awareness.

Reporting

• Develop and present reports at relevant meetings.
• Facilitate and chair laboratory section or departmental meetings as required.

Research and Development

• Contribute to research activities that advance tissue labelling, digitisation, and analysis techniques.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work within Diagnexia SOPs and relevant RCPath/UKAS/ISO 15189 standards.
• Complete mandatory training and competency renewals on time.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes.
• Contribute to a respectful, high-performance lab culture.
• Maintain a valid HCPC registration and CPD portfolio at all times.

Required Skills and Experience

• Currently HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist (Proof of CPD and competency required) – this must be maintained on a continual basis if successful.
• BSc in Biomedical Science.
• Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Minimum of 2+ years post-registration experience in a UKAS accredited Histopathology / Cellular Pathology Laboratory (UK based).
• Strong specimen dissection experience in Category A-C.
• Experience in Special stains, Embedding, Tissue processing, Microtomy and Staining.
• Ability or experience mentoring junior lab staff (e.g Medical Lab Assistants).
• Comfortable operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, relevant to your role (e.g AFOS bench & tissue processors) if needed.
• Capability to develop, validate, and optimise laboratory methods, and take pride in doing it well.

Desirable

• Hands‑on experience in digital pathology or eagerness to grow into it.
• Comfort with working with data and confident using statistical and visualisation tools to make sense of complex findings and share them clearly.
• Good grasp of QC and QA principles and take genuine pride in maintaining high standards in a busy laboratory environment.

Core Competencies

• Communication – Communicate complex science clearly and confidently in English, both in writing and in person, for any audience.
• Collaboration – Build genuine relationships across laboratory teams, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Ownership – Own your work. No waiting to be managed, no deflecting when things go wrong; close the gap between what is assigned and what actually needs doing.
• Consistent Delivery – Execute. Ideas are not scarce; execution is. Move decisively, prioritise by impact, and do not let perfection block progress.
• Attention to detail – Catch the small things others miss and know why they matter.
• Curiosity – Stay curious, motivated to improve your craft and the processes around you, even when no one is asking.
• Passion – Care about what we are building; bring your ambition in alignment with our mission.
• Team work – Communicate with intent, share information, handle disagreement, give feedback.
• Adaptable – Treat setbacks as data rather than verdicts and thrive in a changing environment.

The above Job Description reflects the requirements of this position at the time of issue. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, this will be reviewed and may be subject to amendments.

Deciphex is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectionate or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status (including pregnancy), disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law.