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Experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist and lab quality leader.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist with over 28 years in clinical laboratories across the UK and Germany, holding MSc in Bioscience and active IBMS and HPC membership. I specialise in laboratory quality, method validation, EQA performance and staff training.
As a Lab Director/Clinical Lead/Quality Manager I have led UKAS preparation, developed document control and training systems, managed validation/verification of molecular and PCR assays, and overseen procurement, budgets and supplier selection. I have hands-on expertise with a wide range of analysers and LIMS platforms.
I am committed to continual professional development and quality improvement, fluent in four languages, and focused on delivering accurate, compliant laboratory services while mentoring and developing staff.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UKAS Technical Assessor
UKAS
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Conducted technical assessments for conformity to accreditation standards as a freelance UKAS technical assessor.
Lab Director / Clinical Lead
Diagnostics360 Ltd
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Provided laboratory leadership, quality management and UKAS/CQC preparation, implemented QA/QC programs and training systems, and led validation/verification of molecular and biochemical assays to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Biomedical Scientist
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Conducted clinical chemistry testing using Cobas 8000 and CITM, performed validation and result authorization, and trained staff on middleware systems and procedures.
Interpreter (Tigrinya/German/English)
OnCall Interpreters & Translators
May 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Provided freelance interpretation services in Tigrinya, German and English across healthcare and client settings.
Clinical Lead / Quality Manager
AccendoLAB Ltd
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 (3 months)
Led validation/verification of SARS‑CoV‑2 PCR workflows and EQA performance, developed document control and training databases, and prepared the laboratory for UKAS accreditation.
Biomedical Scientist
London Medical Laboratory Ltd
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Performed and validated a wide range of clinical biochemistry, virology and molecular assays, managed EQA participation and maintained SOPs and training records across departments.
Biomedical Scientist
The Royal London Hospital
Feb 2020 - Sep 2020 (7 months)
Conducted semi/fully automated clinical chemistry and molecular testing using Cobas 8000 and CITM, and trained staff on middleware and validation/authorization processes.
Biomedical Scientist
King's College Hospital
Aug 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Performed clinical chemistry assays including faecal and diabetic clinic tests, and supported specialised assays such as porphyrins and faecal elastase within the biochemistry department.
Biomedical Scientist
Northwick Park
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 (3 months)
Performed automated clinical chemistry testing with Cobas 8000 and APEX, and carried out validation and authorization of patient results.
Biomedical Scientist
North Middlesex Hospital
Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 (5 months)
Operated and validated assays on ADVIA systems and IMMULITE platforms, performed data entry and result authorization across clinical chemistry workflows.
Project Leader / Biomedical Scientist
St Thomas's Hospital
Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 (2 years 2 months)
Led a six‑month project team, managed complex analyser quality controls and EQA, performed second‑level validation and communicated critical results to clinicians.
Biomedical Scientist
HCA Laboratories
May 2006 - Feb 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Contributed to departmental quality initiatives, managed EQA schemes and IVD stock control, and performed a broad range of automated and manual clinical laboratory tests.
Biomedical Scientist
Olgahospital Stuttgart
Apr 1993 - Nov 2003 (10 years 7 months)
Performed extensive clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, haematology, coagulation and microbiology, using manual and automated methods in a central hospital laboratory.
Biomedical Scientist (Parasitology)
Tropical Clinic Tübingen
Sep 1992 - Mar 1993 (6 months)
Performed parasitology diagnostics including malaria thick films and blood smears using various staining methods for acute diagnosis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of East London
Master of Science, Bioscience
2005 - 2008
Completed an MSc in Bioscience; project on total bile acids method, stability, and effects on liver enzymes and total bilirubin at HCA Laboratories.
University of Tübingen
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Biomedical Sciences
1989 - 1992
Completed a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (MTLA) with multidisciplinary laboratory training.
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