Senior Microbiologist and Laboratory Lead

6 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Falkland Islands Government Full time

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The Falkland Islands Government is seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to join their team as the Microbiology Lead. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work in a friendly and supportive environment, providing excellent care for patients and clients.

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is the principal healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands, offering a wide range of services, including primary care, elective and emergency secondary care, and food and water testing for various industries. As the Microbiology Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and improvement of processes within the microbiology discipline.

You will be responsible for participating in the out-of-hours On-Call system, averaging one week out of three. The successful candidate will also assist in both Food, Water & Environmental section and Blood Sciences section. The laboratory is well-equipped, with ambitious plans to expand and upgrade facilities.

The ideal candidate will have specialist-level experience in Microbiology, with some experience in Haematology and Biochemistry. Training in other disciplines covered in the lab will be provided to ensure you are equipped to provide routine and out-of-hours testing services.

We are looking for someone with:

  • A BSc in Biomedical Sciences or related subject
  • A relevant MSc is desirable but not essential
  • Health Care Professions Council (UK) registration or equivalent
  • An Institute of Biomedical Science Specialist Diploma is desirable but not essential
  • At least 3 years' experience working in a clinical laboratory
  • Experience of working with LIMS systems within a laboratory framework

In return, we offer:

  • A base salary of £35,274 - £43,564 per annum, plus enhancements for unsocial hours and On-Call
  • A market supplement uplift of 24% (£8,465 - £10,455) for the first year, bringing the salary to £43,739 - £54,019
  • A gratuity of 25% of the total base salary value on completion of the contract term
  • A relocation allowance to help with moving costs
  • Free flights for the employee and dependents at the beginning and end of the contract
  • Paid leave of 41 days comprising 30 days of annual leave and 11 days of public/government holidays
  • Good quality furnished accommodation at reasonable subsidised rental rates


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