Biomedical Scientist, Molecular Pathology Department

Biomedical Scientist, Molecular Pathology Department

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1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX

Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist
Department: Molecular Pathology
Location: 1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX
Contract / Hours: Permanent, Full‑Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary range: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)

About us

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically‑led diagnostics, innovation, value and long‑term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital‑based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a full‑time, HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist in the Genetics and Molecular Pathology Department, based in Central London. The role is within the Molecular Genetics team of a multidisciplinary department working alongside Molecular Biologists, Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of diagnostic laboratory work, from monitoring workload and performing assays for HPV, gastrointestinal pathogens and STI detection to training in genetic assays and prenatal diagnosis (NIPT). The position also includes supervision, training of junior staff, contribut ing to the Quality Management System, participation in audits, change control, incidents and CAPA. Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor laboratory workload and prioritise tasks.
• Perform and validate diagnostic assays for HPV, gastrointestinal pathogens and STI detection.
• Train in a variety of genetic assays to provide diagnostic/carrier status results.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff.
• Contribute to the Quality Management System through audits, change control, incidents and CAPA.
• Support the development and optimisation of laboratory services.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in molecular pathology or a related laboratory discipline.
• Familiarity with HPV, gastrointestinal pathogen and STI testing.
• Understanding of genetic assays and prenatal testing (NIPT) is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development.
• Annual salary review – no banding restrictions; salaries negotiated based on experience.
• Discounted gym membership through corporate scheme with Better Gyms.
• Cash healthcare plan – cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians.
• Sick Pay Entitlement – 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter.
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover.
• Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six months qualifying period).
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket.
• Perkbox – access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high‑street discounts.
• Company Pension Scheme – company and staff contributions increase with service.
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days.
• Flexible working hours – supportive of shift patterns and working schedules.

We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA

Vacancy ID: 036566
Closing Date: 12-Dec‑2025

Contact Person: Stuart Liddle
Email: N/A