79 Specimen Processing jobs in the United Kingdom

Job title: HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

Reports to: Head of Laboratory

Location: Based onsite at Manchester Science Park

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

About Yourgene Health:

Yourgene Health is a leading integrated technologies and services business, enabling the delivery of genomic medicine. The group works in partnership with global leaders in DNA technology to advance diagnostic science. Our mission to enable scientific advances to positively impact human health remains at the core of our focus. It drives and motivates us to develop class leading products and services to meet our customers’ needs.

Yourgene primarily develops, manufactures, and commercialises simple and accurate molecular diagnostic solutions, for reproductive health, precision medicine and infectious diseases. We have a comprehensive offering of non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) NGS workflows that have been built with labs in mind, and clinical prenatal screening services. The IONA® test was the pioneer, the first to market as an IVD product, changing the NIPT screening landscape back in 2015. Continuing to build on our expertise in cell-free DNA, our next generation size selection Ranger® Technology uses machine vision for superior precision. With multiple platforms for a range of clinical and research cfDNA sample preparation applications including NIPT, liquid biopsy, gene synthesis and long fragment recovery.

In addition, we offer a portfolio of screening products in reproductive health, precision medicine and infectious disease including screening assays for cystic fibrosis and DPYD genotyping to prevent chemotoxicity.

Yourgene Genomic Services provides a range of genetic analysis services for our clinical, research and pharma customers to support partners with DNA extractions, biobanking, genotyping, arrays and sequencing workflows (WES and WGS). Yourgene Genomic Services offers a Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Service, enabling clinics to run their own NIPT service for pregnant women with our prenatal screening tests and service laboratory based in Manchester.

Yourgene Health is part of the Novacyt group of companies and is headquartered in Manchester, UK with facilities in Singapore and Canada.

Our Culture:

Yourgene is a growing, vibrant and exciting place to work, we are looking for committed driven individuals to be part of our next growth journey. Our culture is described by our employee's as collegiate, friendly, professional, innovative, open and fast paced. We have many social and wellbeing initiatives run by our Nova Social and Charity Huddle that keep our sense of community and togetherness alive. At Yourgene we focus on putting values led programmes in place to ensure that we can attract, retain and develop our people. We want our people to have a career with Yourgene and we ensure that they are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and commitment, everyone plays a critical role in our growth journey.

Description of role:

We have an opportunity for a full-time and permanent HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join our genomic services team based onsite at Manchester Science Park. As a clinical scientist you will lead a team of scientists delivering clinical molecular testing services including a Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing within a ISO15189, CQC accredited lab.

You will use your expertise as a clinical scientist to lead the delivery of NIPT service laboratory ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. You will lead the development of new clinical services, leading the implementation and validation of new tests, ensuring the delivery of high quality testing services. You will lead the troubleshooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development. To implement laboratory procedures for sample receipt, processing, IQC, analysis, checking, interpretation, preparation of reports (both standard and complex) and reporting of results.

You will supervise more junior members of the team and cultivate an open, continuous improvement culture in the lab. In partnership with others, to be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of genetic testing, returning results to ordering clinicians and customers.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To run clinical genetic testing service providing NIPT and other complex genetic tests.
• To supervise junior staff ensuring they are trained and maintain their competence in laboratory methods used to provide clinical tests.
• To develop and implement lab procedures to receive, track and process clinical samples.
• To provide expertise in the clinical interpretation of test results and communication of test results to clinicians.
• To use your expertise as a clinical scientist to assist other departments with the development of leading products and services in precision medicine and reproductive health.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with ISO 15189 and CQC requirements, following our quality management services and promoting a continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain patient data integrity and regulatory compliance for all projects and documentation, adhering to GDPR, GCLP and HTA regulations.
• Identify and address non-conformities, deviations, and risks associated with laboratory activities.
• Develop study plans/protocols, SOPs, and technical documents, ensuring compliance and approval.
• Stand up new clinical services in accordance with the ISO15189 standards ensuring they assays are robust, verified/validated and offer our service customers state of the art molecular testing.
• Lead internal meetings, audits, and communication with senior management to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Liaise with the Quality Department to maintain correct documentation and SOPs.
• Coordinate service schedules with senior management and project managers to meet business needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH systems.
• Stay updated on scientific advancements and industry trends to align with company strategy.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• BSc in an appropriate biological science
• State Registered Clinical Scientist
• 3+ years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory carrying out molecular genetics testing
• Extensive experience working under ISO 15189 Quality Management System.
• Strong understanding of genetics, NGS, bioinformatics, diagnostics, and precision medicine.
• Experience in Oncology testing, whole genome sequencing and Reproductive Health is desirable.
• Ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data.
• Ability to concentrate and work under pressure
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with the selection of suitable bioinformatics and clinical reporting tools preferred.
• Demonstratable knowledge of patient consent, HTA, ethics and GDPR
• Confident communicator who is happy to communicate directly with external customers.
• Experience in the supervision of junior staff

Closing Date:

Sunday 14th September 2025

Equal opportunities:

Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Yourgene Health and Novacyt Group employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Watford, WD18

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Hemel Hempstead, HP2

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Chemisty Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Hemel Hempstead, HP2

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Chemisty Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Watford, WD18

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Join our Cellular Pathology team at Unilabs, where you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional laboratory service. We're looking for a flexible and efficient individual to assist our histology staff and contribute to the smooth, day-to-day running of the lab.

In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of key responsibilities that are crucial for the success of our team and the overall organization. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To assist the MTO, BMS and Senior BMS dissection team with making up solutions and completing logs where required;
•  To ensure that all samples are archived regularly and accurately;
•  To assist in specimen reception routine duties as and when required on a rota basis: booking in and ensuring samples are received and triaged according to their criteria and contractual obligations;
•  To carry out reagent change and daily maintenance of processors and embedding machines;
•  Preparation of department transport bags/boxes for delivery and assist/liaise with the couriers;
•  Partake in the rota for sample discard;
•  Assisting Pathologist at dissection when required;
•  To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills;
•  To undertake any training courses as considered necessary;
•  To maintain the relevant dissection laboratory equipment;
•  To be aware of, and always comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures;
•  To participate in the annual staff appraisals.

Participate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic Category A Histology specimens which will encompass the following:

• Receive samples in specimen reception and triage them accordingly for booking in;
• Booking in samples at specimen reception;
• Logging any discrepancies and ensuring they are followed up accordingly;
• Assist MTO, BMS.

The post holder should also:

• Be aware of knowledge and self-limitations, and have a low threshold for seeking advice;
• Keep adequate records of specimens dissected, including error logs and topical reflective practices.

Requirements

• GCSE’s including English, Math and Science;
• BSc (hons) in Biomedical Science (desirable);
• HCPC registration (desirable);
• Previous laboratory experience (experience in a large busy pathology laboratory - desired);
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft;
• Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved;
• To participate in the organisation of scientific teaching programmes;
• Undertake suitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties;
• Good communication skills;
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to remain GDPR compliant.

We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our Clients Operations team. The primary focus of this role is to conduct analytical testing on both raw materials and finished products. You will be essential in controlling and maintaining the quality of our product range, ensuring all documentation is kept up-to-date, and guaranteeing that internal and external audit requirements are met.

• Salary - per hour)
• Monday - Friday 8 - 4:30
• Long contract; potentially temp to perm opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis & Testing:

  • Carry out analysis on finished products and raw materials according to the work schedule, using approved analytical methods.

  • Perform analysis and operations to agreed work plans and schedules.

  • Take or organise samples for analysis and participate in the control of the plant's museum sample.

  • Prepare samples for transportation to customers or external laboratories.

    
    

• Quality & Compliance:

  • Produce and report valid, accurate analytical results in a timely manner.

  • Immediately report any out-of-specification results, non-conformance or any aspects of laboratory operation that could be prejudicial to the service.

  • Ensure only properly calibrated equipment is used in line with environmental, safety, quality, and GMP standards.

  • Work within the requirements of the Quality Management Systems, reporting any non-compliance.

  • Strictly comply with laboratory results reporting systems and timescales.

    
    

• Health, Safety & Environment:

  • Comply with the company's Health & Safety procedures and all relevant legislation.

  • Maintain and promote the highest standards of Health & Safety within the laboratory.

  • Clean and maintain the laboratory environment to the hygiene levels required by world-class manufacturing standards and Food Handling Regulations.

    
    

• Operations & Administration:

  • Carry out work activities by following written standard operating procedures.

  • Ensure the correct registration of all results.

  • Take responsibility for the continuity of laboratory operations beyond your own shift pattern to ensure safe continuation of work.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality and safety, we would like to hear from you. Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Carry out QC testing in a busy lab to support production activities such as GC, UV-Vis, auto titration, LOD etc.
• Ensure that all identified equipment is within calibration before use.
• Calibrate equipment as required, report any out of calibration issues to the Laboratory Manager.
• Ensure relevant Product Manufacturing Specifications are referred to prior to analysis, strictly follow the analysis frequency and method indicated on the PMS's.
• Carry out all testing in accordance with the required Test Method, reporting any out of specification results to the Laboratory Manager.
• Complete results worksheets and CoA system as required ensuring full traceability.
• Report any unusual findings to the Laboratory Manager.
• Participate and maintain standards in the lab.
• Use initiative in ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory in terms of reagent preparation, glassware cleaning, helping others etc.
• Follow and maintain our very high standard HSE and policy requirements on site.

• Minimum A Level/BTEC in science subject
• Previous experience preferred.
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality environment with ISO knowledge and Lean principles such as 5S would be ideal.
• Computer literate with MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent eye for detail.

Our client, a prominent name in the science and manufacturing sector, is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician on a 4 Month contract basis.

• Sampling at all specified points on raw materials, manufacturing processes, and finished goods for chemical and microbiological analysis
• Conducting micro analysis of samples as per specified methods
• Executing product sensory panels to meet requirements
• Ensuring all quality and food safety checks are carried out satisfactorily
• Informing the Technical Team of results outside specifications to initiate corrective actions
• Controlling the Non-conformance database
• Ensuring all daily/weekly/monthly tasks are completed as per schedule
• Managing the Training Matrix and ensuring all trainings are up to date
• Updating Laboratory Documents
• Maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment as required
• Ensuring raw materials & chemicals used within the laboratory are within acceptable date criteria
• Arranging service contracts and maintaining high standards for equipment
• Ordering materials and equipment as needed
• Following procedures to ensure the quality laboratory operation meets requirements of external accredited bodies
• Performing timely process confirmations in the lab
• Providing technical support to other company departments as required
• Observing company health and safety procedures and proactively ensuring continued updating of procedures
• Completing GMP and internal audits on time
• Assisting Quality Management with the implementation of quality systems and project work
• Organising appropriate cover for the lab in the case of sickness, holidays, etc.

• Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices and microbiology testing
• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, adhering to QA/sensory and laboratory accreditation standards
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Capability to interact with multiple levels within the business and external contractors
• Proficient in PC skills with the ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data
• Working knowledge of SAP is advantageous
• Willingness and capability to learn new skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on a 12-hour day shift pattern, including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Able to participate in the "On Call roster" for weekend cover

• Science degree or equivalent qualification
• Food Safety Level 2 certification
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
• Internal Auditor qualification (preferable)

Working on rotating shifts

If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team.