UK-Med Register - Biomedical Scientist

Overview

Join UK-Med's Humanitarian Register as a Biomedical Scientist for emergency responses.

You have:

• Qualified biomedical scientist with valid professional registration and membership.
• Experience working in humanitarian, low-resource, or field-based settings.
• Strong background in conducting diagnostic laboratory tests across disciplines such as haematology, microbiology, or clinical biochemistry.
• Ability to adapt skills to resource-limited and emergency settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train or mentor others in laboratory best practices.

Are you a qualified biomedical scientist with experience in humanitarian or low-resource settings?

• Hours: UK-Med Register role, no guarantee of any work, but if deployed work will be full-time.

• Remuneration: GBP £3,400 – GBP £4,000 Gross per month (Dependent on the level of role & the adversity of the context)

• Duration: Register members who deploy will be offered fixed-term contracts. The duration will depend on the requirements of the response but most responses are between 4 and 12 weeks

• Location: Internationally and/or to any of the UK-Med responses.

We are currently seeking experienced Biomedical Scientists who can deploy internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4–6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to support our emergency responses around the world, including in ongoing crises such as Gaza.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientist, with a strong background in conducting diagnostic laboratory tests, managing laboratory equipment, and ensuring high standards of quality control and assurance. You are confident in working across various disciplines such as haematology, microbiology, or clinical biochemistry, and can adapt your skills to resource-limited and emergency settings.

You hold valid professional registration and membership with a recognised regulatory body. Previous experience working in humanitarian, low-resource, or field-based settings is highly desirable.

You are flexible, collaborative, and solution-focused, able to maintain high levels of accuracy and safety under pressure. Strong communication skills and the ability to train or mentor others in laboratory best practices are an asset. Additional language skills are advantageous.

What We Offer

By joining UK-Med’s Humanitarian Register, you’ll be considered for deployment opportunities aligned to your skillset, depending on the needs of each mission. While this is not a full-time or guaranteed role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to lifesaving responses, gain valuable field experience, and be part of a committed, values-driven team.

If you’re ready to use your laboratory expertise to make a tangible difference in emergency healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Biomedical Scientist - Register - April 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal.

This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

The selection process consists of two stages:

Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.

Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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