Biomedical Scientist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Biomedical Scientist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Screening and testing for infectious diseases such as rubella or hepatitis
Analyzing blood for disease and monitoring organ function
Supporting the blood transfusion and transplant service through blood grouping and matching
Using specialist procedures such as cell culture to detect cancer
Screening for blood abnormalities and diseases – testing for anaemia and leukaemia
Processing and analyzing tissue samples from operations and autopsies
Updating paperwork or computerized systems with data and test results.
Testing for diseases such as Legionnaires’ disease and food poisoning
Routine testing of fluid and tissue samples such as cervical smear tests

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Biomedical Scientist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Biomedical Scientist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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