biomedical engineer
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Posted 18 May 2023Salary£40k - 48k per yearLocationCambridgeJob type PermanentDisciplineEngineeringReferenceBMS-LPDue to another successful round of funding, SoCode Scientific have partnered with a global leader in cancer detection technology to find a Lead Biomedical Scientist to work across all aspects of providing a histopathology service including specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples. As a Biomedical Scientist you will work at their state-of-the-art Cambridge based laboratory and will be responsible for processing patient samples in good time and will ensure that service standards for reporting results are achieved
The company work mainly with hospitals in the UK as well as other hospitals across the globe. They have won numerous medical awards for pioneering a new AI focused approach to cancer detection, and coming in as the sole Biomedical Scientist, there could not be a better time to join the company as they make their mark in history.
Some of your responsibilities will include undertaking the technical work required for the clinical and research service, including all aspects of routine histopathology as well as responsibility for one or more processes or projects within the laboratory environment. You will be involved in the clinical specimen preparation and dissection. As a Lead Scientist they don’t need you to have years and year’s experience, but this is certainly an opportunity to join a growing company where you can lead a team, mentor junior scientists and choose where you take your career as the company grows.
The requirements for this role are specific due to the nature of the work, so the following is essential:
- Biomedical experience within histopathology
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory standards (ISO 15189)
The business is based in North Cambridge, can offer a salary range of £40,000 - £48,000 and the company can offer some unique benefits, such as a personal development budget, pension scheme, private medical, dental and optical insurance as well as cycle to work and electric vehicle scheme.
I'm interested, what now?
Number 1: Click the little apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere)
Number 2: You can email me at louis@socode.co.uk
Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn (Louis Plevin) and apply there
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for biomedical engineer roles across SoCode's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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