Microbiology Laboratory Technician | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join the busy Microbiology reception team. The role involves handling incoming samples, data entry into the LIMS, maintaining supplies, and ensuring the laboratory meets health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have an A level in science, an interest in microbiological analysis, and a willingness to work as part of a compliant NHS laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level in a science subject.
• Experience with basic microbiology techniques is advantageous.
• Ability to enter data accurately into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Enter sample details into the laboratory information management system.
• Manage laboratory supplies and stock levels.
• Perform instrument checks and microbiological analyses as required.
• Maintain clean and safe laboratory conditions and proper waste disposal.
• Record calibration checks and ensure traceability for audits.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Data entry

Health & safety compliance

Education

A level in science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Microbiology Laboratory Technician | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Quality Control North West Liverpool is an NHS regional specialist department responsible for providing pharmaceutical testing services to NHS and non-NHS clients. The laboratories are modern and well equipped, and are regulated by the MHRA to Good Manufacturing Practice, and UKAS to ISO17025.We are based in the Pharmacy Practice Unit, close to the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual, educated to ‘A level’ in a science subject, to join our busy Microbiology reception team that receives more than 250,000 samples per year for testing. The successful candidate will be an important member of the hardworking team and will have an interest in microbiological analysis.

The main duties include entering sample details onto the laboratory information management system, managing laboratory supplies, performing instrument checks, performing microbiological analysis, managing laboratory waste, and ensuring that the laboratory is maintained in a clean and safe state (complying at all times with Health Safety regulations).

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Together with Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, LUHFT forms the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), established on 1 November 2024. The Group was created to strengthen collaboration, improve patient outcomes and provide high quality care across Liverpool and beyond.

To receive and process pharmaceutical samples into the laboratory for testing.

To receive and store laboratory supplies, assisting in the maintenance of suitable stock levels to ensure efficient day to day running of the department.

To enter details of samples sent to the Microbiology Laboratory into the Laboratory Information System, ensuring a high degree of accuracy in the data entry.

To perform general house-keeping duties and ensure that the laboratory is maintained in a clean and safe state. This will include cleaning of the Microbiology clean-room suite and pharmaceutical isolators.

To prepare deliveries of growth media to customers and to undertake lifting and delivery of heavy laboratory equipment and supplies to other locations within the limits of the post holders capabilities.

To manage the disposal of waste from the Microbiology laboratory.

To assist in the carrying out of microbiological analyses of pharmaceutical products.

To carry out, and maintain records of, daily and weekly calibration checks of laboratory instruments and arrange for their service and external calibration.

To be responsible for the safe and efficient use of laboratory equipment and ensure that all practices in relation to testing are performed in accordance with the Laboratory Quality System, thereby ensuring confidence in the data.

To assist in the development of new or improved methods.

To ensure that all work undertaken is correctly and accurately recorded to ensure validity and traceability for audit purposes in line with the laboratory’s Quality System.

To undertake any other duties that may be required appropriate to thepost holder's grade, experience and competence.

To be aware of personal responsibilities under Health & Safety regulations.

To co-operate with risk assessments and ensure that risks are identified and reported as they arise

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026

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