The Department of Newborn Screening and Biochemical Genetics at Birmingham Womens and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) provides laboratory services as defined by the UK NHS Blood Spot Screening Programme and by NHS England for Metabolic Disorders (Laboratory Services). It additionally includes highly specialised biochemical testing for inherited metabolic disorders, accessible to patients and clinicians worldwide.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Healthcare Scientist / Associate Practitioner to support the Inherited Metabolic Disorders Service based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
The laboratory consists of the NBS section, one of the largest newborn screening laboratories in the UK and the IMD section which carries out a range of specialised regional and national investigations utilizing techniques including GCMS, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography techniques, enzymology and cell culture.
This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. Laboratory hours are 09:00 to 17:10.
Successful applicants must have previous experience of working in an NHS Hospital Laboratory and meet the person specification as outlined in the Job Description. They must display good IT skills, show attention to detail, be able to follow operating procedures and work closely within a dedicated team.
If you wish to discuss the position in greater depth, please contact Louise Allen or Joanna Mason (Deputy Section Heads)
| Company | Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | 🇬🇧 Birmingham, England |
| Employment Type | Hospital |
| Sector | Healthcare Services & Hospitals |
| Compensation | £25,147 - £27,596 |
| Date Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |