Clinical Scientist

Clinical Scientist

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Cambridge
Permanent
SRG is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and growing diagnostics organisation to support the appointment of an experienced Clinical Scientist. This is a hands-on role combining clinical leadership, diagnostic assay delivery, and laboratory operations within a company developing cutting-edge diagnostic solutions across multiple disease areas.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring diagnostic services are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with the highest clinical and quality standards. Working closely with laboratory leadership, you will provide scientific expertise, support clinical governance activities, and contribute to the introduction and validation of new diagnostic services.
Key Responsibilities:Lead clinical activities relating to the implementation, validation, and ongoing optimisation of diagnostic testing platformsPerform and oversee the processing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical diagnostic assaysProvide clinical oversight and support for molecular and immunochemistry-based diagnostic servicesReview and sign off validation and verification studies for new and existing assaysSupport ISO 15189 compliance and contribute to quality management and clinical governance activitiesAssess clinical risks associated with diagnostic workflows and support corrective and preventative actionsProvide training, mentorship, and supervision to laboratory staff involved in clinical testing activitiesWork closely with laboratory, quality, and technical teams to ensure services meet patient and user needs
Requirements:HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or a Medical DegreeExperience working within a clinical diagnostic laboratory environmentHands-on experience with molecular and/or immunochemistry assays, including PCR-based testingStrong understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment, and quality systemsExperience working within ISO 15189 accredited or regulated laboratory environmentsWorking knowledge of ISO 13485 would be incredible beneficialExcellent communication skills with the ability to provide clinical guidance and support across multidisciplinary teamsA proactive and collaborative xwzovoh approach with the confidence to challenge where patient safety or clinical appropriateness may be affectedProven ability to balance clinical responsibilities with hands-on laboratory activities
Desirable Experience:Experience with genotyping assays and probe-based PCR workflowsExposure to assay validation, verification, and implementation of new diagnostic testsExperience supervising or mentoring laboratory personnelKnowledge of TaqMan arrays, KingFisher extraction systems, or similar molecular diagnostic technologiesExperience supporting service development and laboratory operational improvement initiatives
Apply now by attaching your CV in Word, or contact Paige Keenan for further information about this opportunity: