Specialist Biomedical Scientist
SYNLAB Pay Band 6
Main area: Microbiology
Grade: SYNLAB Pay Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: J206-220-B
Site: Pathology First Hub Laboratory
Town: Basildon
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum depending on experience
Closing: 02/10/2026 23:59

The place to work in pathology
We are looking for top talent to join the UK's leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Job overview
We are expanding and are looking for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who is ready to advance their career aspirations in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Main duties of the job
We are expanding and are looking for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who is ready to advance their career aspirations in a supportive and collaborative environment. At SYNLAB/Pathology First, we believe in building a strong, collaborative team where individuals are encouraged to grow with us, not just work for us.

We offer ongoing training and mentorship to help you further develop your existing skill set and advance within our organisation (we happen to be the largest clinical diagnostics company in Europe!). We are proud to be the first lab in the UK to offer some of our BMS staff the opportunity to read bacterial cultures from home, using cutting-edge BD Kiestra Synapsys technology. This role is based at our Hub site.

Working for our organisation
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.

We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be a fundamental part of our close-knit Microbiology team, providing an efficient and effective service to two general hospitals and the local GP community. In this role, you will:

• Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations.
• Provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, Laboratory technicians, and MLAs.
• Offer technical advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
• Rotate through all areas of Microbiology, including:
• Automation Laboratory - Kiestra TLA, MRSA, and Urogenital Sections
• Manual Bacteriology – CL3, Mycology, and Waste Management
• NAATs and urinalysis
• Serology

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience to post graduate diploma level e.g.: Specialist portfolio, BBTS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Progress towards a higher degree or management qualification

Skills
Essential criteria

• Ability to adapt efficiently to change
• Ability to effectively manage own time, able to prioritise work for self and others and able to plan activities within area of work
• Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results
• Good knowledge and experience of LIMS and computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages

Experience
Essential criteria

• Relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
• Previous working experience of Biomedical techniques and practices
• Scientific knowledge locally, regionally and Nationally

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email recruitment@synnovis.co.uk

Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in SYNLAB.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology (PF) JD (PDF, 227.8KB)

Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Sinan Turkaslan
Job title: Principal BMS
Email address: sinan.turkaslan@synlab.co.uk

If you have problems applying, contact
Address: SYNLAB
Open Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Telephone: 01629 702342