Biomedical Application Specialist
Posted Today by Clearline Recruitment Ltd
£331 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summary: The Field-Based Biomedical Application Specialist role involves providing technical support and training for chemistry and immunoassay analysers within NHS pathology laboratories in the Newcastle region. The position requires a strong background in biomedical science and experience in troubleshooting and installations. The specialist will work independently across multiple hospital sites, ensuring high standards of service and support. This is a 12-month contract role classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering training to laboratory scientists and end users
- Providing onsite troubleshooting and technical support across multiple hospital sites
- Coordinating and resolving customer issues efficiently
- Supporting system installations, upgrades, and modifications
- Participating in review meetings with laboratory teams
- Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with end users
Key Skills:
- Degree in Biomedical Science or a related scientific field
- Experience working within an NHS pathology laboratory (minimum 2-3 years)
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic analysers (chemistry, immunoassay, haematology, etc.)
- Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to deliver user training confidently and clearly
- Ability to work independently across several sites
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
- Full UK driving licence
Salary (Rate): £331/day
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Role: Field-Based Biomedical Application Specialist
Location: Newcastle region (QE Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Contract: 12-month contract, Inside IR35
PAYE Rate: £200-£250 per day (excluding holiday pay)
Umbrella Rate: £265.27-£331.59 per day (including holiday pay)
Due to the location, you must be able to drive & have access to a vehicle.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist or Applications Support Scientist to join a leading global diagnostics organisation as part of their North Technical Services team.
This role provides essential support across chemistry and immunoassay analysers, as well as pre- and post-analytical laboratory solutions. You will play a key part in installation projects, troubleshooting activities, workflow optimisation and ensuring pathology laboratories receive the highest standard of technical support.
- Delivering training to laboratory scientists and end users
- Providing onsite troubleshooting and technical support across multiple hospital sites
- Coordinating and resolving customer issues efficiently
- Supporting system installations, upgrades, and modifications
- Participating in review meetings with laboratory teams
- Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with end users
This is a field-based role covering the QE Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside hospital sites.
Requirements
Essential:
- Degree in Biomedical Science or a related scientific field
- Experience working within an NHS pathology laboratory (minimum 2-3 years)
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic analysers (chemistry, immunoassay, haematology, etc.)
- Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to deliver user training confidently and clearly
- Ability to work independently across several sites
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Previous field-based or applications specialist experience
- Experience supporting analyser installations or workflow improvements
- Knowledge of laboratory quality systems (QC, IQC, UKAS, ISO15189)
Who We're Looking For
- Resilient, proactive, and confident in a customer-facing technical role
- Skilled at analysing and resolving complex technical issues
- Highly organised, capable of managing travel and workload independently
- Motivated by delivering excellent service and exceeding customer expectations
- Keen to maintain and develop strong technical knowledge
If you are interested in this Field-Based Biomedical Application Specialist role, then please apply or contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment from Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm).