Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissection

Deciphex•Oxford, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Working for Diagnexia means taking a step into a forward-thinking, digitally-driven Histopathology laboratory, at the forefront of diagnostic innovation. At the heart of our Digitally driven laboratory is a passionate team dedicated to advancing healthcare. For you this means working alongside open, skilled colleagues who inspire growth and learning every day. We'll provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional career development. If you have taken your Dissection expertise as far as your current environment allows, this is your next move. Our role is for a confident, collaborative Senior BMS ready to lead and grow our dissection services at the core of our fast-moving, fully digitised lab. You’ll apply your advanced dissection skills to deliver a high-quality, efficient service while developing new protocols, supporting colleagues, and driving standards forward. For you, that means the chance to lead, shape, and evolve a specialist area you love — in a lab culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and continuous improvement. You’ll grow your expertise in advanced specimen sampling, digital diagnostics, and UKAS-accredited best practice — all while mentoring a skilled team and influencing how pathology is delivered at scale.

Requirements

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist (Mandatory)
Completed your IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio OR relevant MSc (Mandatory)
5+ years of histology experience in a UKAs accredited Lab
Experience will including dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special stains
A strong track record mentoring, supervising and supporting other staff
Deep familiarity with UKAS audits and accreditation standards
Proven ability to deliver training and maintain staff competencies
Experience using data tools and understanding of statistical and diagnostic principle

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and across teams
Passion for innovation, quality, and improving patient outcomes
Committed to staying up to date in all areas of histopathology — both practical and theoretical

Responsibilities

Dissect across categories in line with RCPath standards
Supervise and support team members — you’ll be the go-to expert in all things dissection
Maintain and develop SOPs, training frameworks, and competency assessments
Train others in histology workflow — from accessioning to digitisation
Share your specialist insight across clinical teams and with our Laboratory Director
Uphold rigorous QA/QC practices — contribute directly to UKAS readiness and audits
Drive method development and R&D in collaboration with our Chief Medical Officer
Stay sharp — attend CPD, maintain documentation, manage inventory, and ensure lab compliance
Represent the lab at internal and external meetings and take part in interviews and appraisals
Be the voice of quality, safety, and continual improvement across all lab activity