Research Biomedical Scientist at University of East Anglia

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a full-time, 12 month fixed term Research Biomedical Scientist. You will be working in the Bioanalytical Facility (BAF) as part of the Musculoskeletal Science Group supporting clinical research projects at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

You will support the team in providing effective technical support services. To perform and evaluate a range of analyses in the specialist field of calcium homeostasis and metabolic bone diseases. To manage the laboratory instruments and procurement of goods to maintain the provision of service. The post will be directly involved in the development and maintenance of standards as necessary for continuing Good Clinical Practise (GCP) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

The BAF is equipped with a Roche COBAS 6000 chemistry and immunochemistry analyser, automated/ semi-automated immunoassay platforms and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry systems. In-depth knowledge in the use of chromatographic, spectrophotometric, immunoassay and mass spectrometry techniques are essential.

The post is suitable for Biomedical Scientist specialising in Clinical Chemistry. Ideally for someone with significant post HCPC registration experience working in a UKAS laboratory with a good understanding of GCP and GLP.

Informal visits or enquiries are welcome.

This post is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis for 12 months.

Benefits include:

39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.

Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.

Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependents, plus incapacity cover.

Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Campus Facilities: sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.

Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.

Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 6 June 2023

The University is committed to diversifying its workforce. As examples, we already hold an Athena SWAN Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality. We also have a Vice-Chancellor led Taskforce on Tackling Racism and a Race Equality Charter Working Group which support our work on race equality. Our aim is to submit to the Race Equality Charter in 2024.