Medical Biochemist

NEW

REF 1696917

NEW

40 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: Biochemist urgently needed to join our team

responsibilities and description

auditing the use and diagnostic performance of tests, as part of national and international quality assurance programmes;
identifying the cause of and resolving any poor analytical performance problems;
performing clinical validation: checking abnormal results identified by automated analysers and deciding if further tests are necessary;
carrying out complex biochemical analyses on specimens of body fluids and tissues, using spectrophotometry, mass spectroscopy, high performance chromatography, electrophoresis, immunoassay and, increasingly, molecular biological techniques;
writing reports, submitting funding bids and conducting research with clinical staff;
liaising with clinical and technical staff, and contacting patients;
training staff, reviewing the need for staff training, supervising MSc students, and giving lectures to medical undergraduates;
searching scientific literature for evidence of specificity and sensitivity of a diagnostic test;
attending and contributing to local and national scientific meetings and conferences;
managing a clinical biochemical laboratory as career progresses.
devising and conducting basic or applied research;
planning and organising work in clinical biochemistry laboratories, much of which is automated and computer assisted;

Requirements: Proven work experience as a Biochemist or similar role
Familiarity with laboratory testing, data recording practices and safety procedures
Strong understanding of scientific concepts and biological processes
Ability to train, motivate, coach and lead a team of other researchers and research assistants
Excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication, project and resource management and computer skills
Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry is preferred