Job Description
TCAT Senior Quality Control Analyst: Flow Cytometry & Molecular Testing.
This post is a 18 Month Fixed Term/Secondment position.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHS Scotland (NHSS) providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports NHSS to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland's purpose is to support Scotland's Health. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on health improvement and delivering excellent patient care.
The core purpose of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. In support of this, the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) Directorate is committed to a programme that will enhance the service provided to NHS Scotland in both clinical and operational areas. SNBTS undertakes research and development which is designed to support the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation achieve high quality and impact and add value to broader NHS and Governmental objectives.
The Candidate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics as a Senior Quality Control Analyst. The TCAT QC laboratories at the Jack Copland Centre and Institute for Regeneration and Repair (North) carry out Flow Cytometry & Molecular Testing for TCAT, as well as other NHS Boards and external customers.
The successful candidates will have responsibilities for several activities, including scheduling, undertaking routine work as well as leading on the development and validation of new assays / activities within the department. With experience in a Flow Cytometry and/or Molecular laboratory environment, you will be expected to follow standard operating procedures in a consistent manner to carry out routine testing. You will also be expected to carry out and oversee other QC activities (releasing of GMP materials) in order to support the innovation and establishment of new analytical techniques within TCAT.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and working pattern:
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics
The Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh
Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00
On Call Requirements are to be expected with this role.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Anthony Plato, QC Manager at [Confidential Information]
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Closing date for completed applications is 28th June 2024
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies
