Specialist Biomedical Scientist

📍 Location: Runcorn Office, Cheshire

🕒 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week

💼 Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Plus access to annual bonus

Are you a passionate and proactive Biomedical Scientist ready to lead in a fast-evolving digital pathology environment?

Medica is seeking a dynamic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our growing Pathology team at our state-of-the-art hub in Runcorn.

🔬 About the Role

As our Specilaist BMS, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality digital and glass telepathology services. You’ll manage a small but mighty team, drive operational excellence, and collaborate across departments to ensure we meet and exceed client expectations.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll:

• Oversee lab operations including specimen reception, scanning, and quality control.

• Lead and mentor a team of Digital Pathology Assistants.

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (15189, 27001, 9001).

• Troubleshoot lab issues and manage client queries.

• Contribute to exciting projects including AI integration and wet-lab expansion.

👩‍🔬 Who We’re Looking For

You’re not just a scientist - you’re a leader, a problem-solver, and a change-maker. You’ll thrive in our fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring:

• HCPC registration (essential)

• Specialist BMS portfolio completed (essential)

• Experience in Histology and specimen selection

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

• A flexible, ambitious mindset ready to grow with the team

• Wet-lab experience and digital pathology knowledge

💡 Why Join Medica?

• Be part of a rapidly growing and innovative pathology service

• Work on cutting-edge projects including AI in pathology

• Enjoy a supportive team culture with room to grow and lead

• Take part in shaping the future of digital pathology

Core benefits for you:

• 🕘 Flexible and hybrid working

• ⚖️ A company culture that promotes work life balance

• 🌱 Commitment from employers to continued learning and development

• 🧠 Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• 💸 Annual bonus

• 🌍 Enhanced holiday allowance + bank holidays

• 🕊️ Group life assurance

• 👵 Pension

• 🎉 Social events

• 🤒 Sick pay

• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme

• 🌳 Access to free and regular personal development & wellbeing events

This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to be part of something transformative. If you’re ready to make a real impact in pathology and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.