Multidisciplinary Diagnostician - The Scottish Government

The Company:

Job Description:

• Process diagnostic and commercial samples across different disciplines (e.g. histology and virology)
• Analyse samples using scientific instruments, record results, and report findings in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Support laboratory service management, including ordering consumables, maintaining equipment, and training both internal and external staff
• Manage their own workload, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, and report directly to the Disease Diagnostic Delivery Lead
• Support the effective implementation of diagnostic assays within FHI’s risk-based surveillance programme
• Ensure all work meets the high standards required for ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Assist with audits, investigate non-conforming work, and record and communicate outcomes of troubleshooting activities
• Assist with writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Comply with all laboratory safety regulations, properly dispose of waste, and maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.

The Candidate:

Qualifications:

A degree in an appropriate subject or a minimum of three years relevant work experience.

Technical/Professional Skills:

• Building and applying knowledge (Foundation) - Understands and objectively, and effectively, applies scientific and engineering approaches with rigour and integrity
• Communicating science and engineering for government (Emerging) - Monitors work and engage with internal stakeholders to discuss and agree work priorities. Where required making decisions based on evidence
• Developing science and engineering capability (Foundation) - Assists in the training and support others to increase capability in their area
• Technical oversight and management (Emerging) - Understands the limitation of own knowledge, knowing when to gather advice, escalate issues and seek training
• Broad thinking (Emerging) - Capable of suggesting and implementing improvements.

Experience:

Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the laboratory, experience in two or more of the following areas is required:

• Tissue processing (fixing, dehydrating, and embedding specimens in wax)
• Tissue staining, and sectioning
• Maintenance of cell lines and aseptic technique
• Infection assays and cytotoxicity testing
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology.

The Package:

• Our standard hours are 35 hours per week
• We offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role
• Due to the practical nature of this role, the post holder will be required to attend the Marine Lab in Aberdeen in person each working day.