London, United Kingdom
Locum Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
Pulse Healthcare · London · United Kingdom
- Salary
- £27.00–£34.00 per hour
- Occupation
- Phlebotomist / Lab Technician
Posted: 28/10/2026 · Last checked: 10/11/2026
Job description
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Job Title: Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
Banding: Band 7
Location: Central London
Rate: £27 - £34 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Banding: Band 7
Location: Central London
Rate: £27 - £34 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working hours: Monday to Friday, rotational shifts (08:00-16:30, 09:00-17:30 and 12:00-21:00)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Biomedical Scientist to join a leading private laboratory in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and technologically advanced Biochemistry service, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic testing within a fast-paced laboratory environment.
What will your responsibilities be:
• Perform specialist Biomedical Scientist duties within a Biochemistry laboratory setting
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Roche analysers and associated laboratory equipment
• Analyse, validate and authorise results in accordance with laboratory protocols and quality standards
• Support service delivery within a busy, high-throughput laboratory environment
• Maintain quality control, quality assurance and compliance with laboratory governance requirements
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and departmental best practice initiatives
• Work flexibly across all shift patterns as part of the rota
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to all relevant laboratory procedures
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Roche analysers and associated laboratory equipment
• Analyse, validate and authorise results in accordance with laboratory protocols and quality standards
• Support service delivery within a busy, high-throughput laboratory environment
• Maintain quality control, quality assurance and compliance with laboratory governance requirements
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and departmental best practice initiatives
• Work flexibly across all shift patterns as part of the rota
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to all relevant laboratory procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Significant experience working within a Biochemistry laboratory
• Hands-on experience using Roche analysers/platforms
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and laboratory best practice
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Availability to work all required shift patterns
• Significant experience working within a Biochemistry laboratory
• Hands-on experience using Roche analysers/platforms
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and laboratory best practice
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Availability to work all required shift patterns
Desirable
• Previous experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent senior responsibility
• Experience within a private healthcare laboratory environment
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 and laboratory accreditation standards
• Experience within a private healthcare laboratory environment
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 and laboratory accreditation standards
Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
• Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
• With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
• We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
• You are an individual and a professional — not just a resource.
• With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
• We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
• You are an individual and a professional — not just a resource.
How to apply?
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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