Assistant Technical Officer

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Scientist in Microbiology to support laboratory operations. The successful candidate will manage sample registration, perform microbiological techniques, and maintain a sterile lab environment. Ideal applicants will have strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach, contributing to community healthcare delivery.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance support

Local financial advice

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving skills required.
• Ability to show initiative.
• Experience in microbiological tasks desired.

Responsibilities

• Register samples and ensure they're ready for analysis.
• Perform routine microbiological tasks and disinfection duties.
• Manage incubation of environmental samples.

Skills

Problem Solving

Aseptic Technique

Manual Dexterity

Job description

We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic individual to support the Microbiology Section by ensuring samples are registered and ready for analysis, reagents and media are prepared, and the laboratory environment is maintained appropriately. The role involves routine microbiological tasks of a non-complex and routine nature. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative.

Quality Control North West, part of Stockport Foundation Trust, is an NHS regional department providing pharmaceutical quality control services to NHS and non-NHS clients. Our laboratories are well-equipped, advanced in analytical instrumentation, and accredited to ISO 17025 by UKAS.

The main duties include:

1. Receiving, unpacking, and sorting environmental and pharmaceutical samples for analysis and reporting.
2. Ensuring sample documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
3. Registering samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), assigning unique identifiers, and ensuring requested tests are assigned.
4. Sampling raw materials from the Pharmaceutical Production Unit, ensuring no contamination, and applying correct hazard labels.
5. Maintaining the laboratory environment through regular disinfection and proper disposal of waste.
6. Managing the receipt and storage of media, and preparing media for distribution to Pharmacy Aseptic and Production Units.
7. Performing routine microbiological techniques, including aseptic procedures and sterility testing when the facility reopens.
8. Managing incubation of environmental samples at correct temperatures and durations.

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our workforce. We support flexible working arrangements and can discuss alternative application methods if needed.

Benefits include:

• 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance options
• Support from Stockport Credit Union

For further information or to arrange informal visits, please contact:

Name: Gillian Stokes
Job Title: Advanced Scientist - Microbiology
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Ila Patel at 0161 419 5647.