Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist position within our Immunocytochemistry Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with previous experience in Histology and a strong understanding of the application of Immunocytochemistry testing within Cellular Pathology. The role will include supporting the operational functionality of the laboratory by maintaining and operating analytical equipment, problem-solving specialist equipment used for immunocytochemical staining, regularly reviewing staining results and monitoring internal quality control trends. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and as a member of a team and will be expected to deputise for the team leader and be involved in areas such as recruitment, training, health and safety, validation and verification, audit and other aspects of quality management. For more information and to apply visit: http://bit.ly/4kVmMWf Closing date: Thursday 7 August 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close if we receive a maximum number of applications. #CellularPathology #Histopathology #Vacancy

We recently hosted this year's Liverpool Clinical Laboratories Careers Day. Led by our Training, Education, and Development Manager, Natalia Carpenter, the day saw students from local schools and universities with an interest in a career in Healthcare Science visit our Royal Hospital site. 🥼The day began with presentations about the work we do here at LCL, the different roles and the different training routes to becoming a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist. This was followed with presentations by staff from different directorates, describing the work carried out in their departments. We ended the day with a laboratory tour and each group of attendees got to see different departments within our CSSB laboratories. 👏A big thank you to our guests for visiting LCL and the kind feedback provided regarding your experience. 👩🔬We would also like to thank the colleagues that made the day possible by delivering presentations to our guests and taking the time to give them a tour of our CSSB laboratories.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic workforce as a Senior BMS within the Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory at LCL. The post holder’s role includes contributing to the laboratory as an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the provision of a high-quality cost effective clinical and laboratory service and the development of the service in line with Departmental objectives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical Haematology procedures, together with experience in the supervision and management of staff. They will take part in training and competency assessment of both scientific and clinical staff, perform staff appraisals, and assist the Laboratory Manager in data collection, stock management and quality management duties. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/4fgaff3 Closing date: Monday 31 July 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close if we receive a maximum number of applications. #Haematology #Transfusion #Vacancy #LiverpoolLabs

An exciting opportunity has arisen at LCL for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Histopathology team within Cellular Pathology. Candidates without the IBMS specialist diploma but with 2 years’ demonstrable equivalent experience in histology will also be considered. The successful candidate will undertake all the routine tasks within a histology department such as embedding, microtomy, special stains and quality control and will also be expected to undertake tasks within the more specialised areas and techniques such as cut-up, frozen section and assist in renal interventional clinics. The successful candidate will be expected to deputise for the team leaders and be involved in areas such as recruitment, training, health and safety, validation and verification, audit and other aspects of quality management. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3TB9nHB Closing date: 8 July 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close we receive a maximum number of applications. #CellularPathology #Histopathology #LiverpoolLaboratory #Vacancy

**DUE TO A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF APLICANTS THIS VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED** An exciting opportunity has arisen at LCL for an Associate Practitioner to join our Molecular Pathology team within the Cellular Pathology Directorate. The successful candidate will undertake all routine tasks within the Molecular Pathology laboratory such as genomics specimen reception duties, microtomy, the preparation of genomics-friendly material for PCR and/or NGS analysis. Further duties include manual and automated DNA extraction procedures and the operation and maintenance of automated instrumentation within the Molecular Pathology and Immunocytochemistry laboratories. This post is essential for the day to day running of the service and the successful candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will work closely with scientific, medical and clerical staff within the directorate to deliver the highest quality standard of patient care. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/4l9GgH6 Closing date: 1 July 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close if we receive a maximum number of applications. #CellularPathology #Vacancy #LiverpoolLaboratory

An exciting opportunity has arisen at LCL for an Associate Practitioner to join our Point of Care Testing Team (POCT). As an associate Practitioner working in Point of Care Testing within LCL you will be required to work under the direction of HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. As part of this role you will be carrying out analytical procedure in clinical setting and maintaining POCT equipment. You will also support HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with training of staff ensuring that service user receive high level service and ensure that they are fully competent in the use of POCT devices. Along with supporting training you will also be responsible for carrying out competency checks on staff, ensuring that they using POCT devices correctly and safely. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/44cPHPs Closing date: 30 June 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close if we receive the maximum number of applications. #PointOfCareTesting #BiomedicalScience #LiverpoolLaboratory #Vacancy

🔬LCL Technology Spotlight🔬 ✨Introducing one of LCL’s newest pieces of cutting edge equipment - the Axlab AT-192M Automatic Trimmer. One of the many pieces of equipment in our Cellular Pathology service that is helping LCL stay both up to date and ahead of the curve in pathology services. 🥇LCL are one of the leading laboratories in the use and integration of this equipment in the UK and Europe! 🥼The Axlab-192M Automated Trimmer makes it possible to automate the initial steps of tissue block preparation by exposing the tissue surface and trimming the block face. Here are some of the benefits of having the Automated Trimmer in our laboratories: ✅Improved precision: Automated ensures consistent and accurate trimming, leading to better quality tissue sections. 👌Increased efficiency: Trimming automation streamlines workflow, saving time and resources. 📈Higher figures: We are now able to trim anywhere up to 450 blocks per day (with records surpassing 500)! 🙅♀️Reduced human error: Automation minimises the risk of human errors during the trimming process. 🔎Enhanced reproducibility: Automated trimming ensures consistent results, leading to more reproducible findings. 📸Take a look at the trimmer up close along with colleagues Anthony Miller and Harry Holland using the equipment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate to apply for a specialised Head and Neck Consultant position at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL). The appointees will have a significant commitment to the head and neck pathology specialist team, where close collaboration exists between clinicians and pathologists. The successful applicant will be involved in the whole range of diagnostic work for the respective subspecialty and will also have an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff and biomedical scientists. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/45QymxU Closing date: 24 June 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close if we receive the maximum number of applications. #CellularPathology #Vacancy #LiverpoolLaboratories

An exciting opportunity has arisen at LCL for a Principal Clinical Scientist to join our Chemistry team. Applications are invited for an experienced, suitably qualified HCPC registered Principal Clinical Scientists with Part 1 FRCPath and at least 2 years’ experience post HCPC registration. The successful candidate will be a Principal Clinical Scientist at Band 8A in Biochemistry, ideally with experience in the development of assays utilising liquid chromatography tandem mass-spectrometry and HPLC. You will be working across the LCL multi-laboratory sites, deputising for the Consultant Clinical Scientist sites when required. You will be required to work autonomously. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/4kDihjL Closing date: 24 June 2025 - please note: this vacancy may close if we receive a maximum number of applications. #BloodSciences #Chemsitry #LiverpoolLaboratory #Vacancy

Eid Mubarak to all our NHS colleagues celebrating Eid ul-Adha! ☪️