Autoclave/Stores Healthcare Scientific Support Worker

UK Health Security Agency; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Manchester is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with laboratory services. This role involves monitoring stock levels, preparing samples, and maintaining cleanliness within the lab. Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work various shifts. The organization promotes an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a rotational shift pattern.
• Experience in laboratory settings preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining laboratory services.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle biological samples

Clerical skills

Job description

The post-holder will assist with the ordering, receipt and issue of consumables and for the safe custody of the laboratory stores. You will be required to work within a rotational shift pattern, which may include shifts throughout a 24 hours a day/7days per week period, to meet the service needs of the department and assist in maintaining laboratory services. The post holder will:

• Assist in maintaining Laboratory Services.
• Have good accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with autoclaving of waste material and patient samples (involves moderate lifting).
• Assist with the disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders. Wash-up/sterilisation: use of equipment including autoclaves and ovens, collection and disposal of discard material/wash-up and preparation of glassware etc
• Autoclaving of waste material and patient samples (involves moderate lifting).
• Disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders.
• Monitoring and maintain appropriate stock levels of pre-poured culture plates and preparation of weekly media orders
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with Laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Dealing with visitors and deliveries.
• Cleaning equipment and laboratory areas.
• Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Sample receipt and handing.
• Sample preparation and reagent preparation following protocols.
• Clerical duties
• Provide results service to wards, GP's and other hospitals
• Demonstrate systems and department requirements to new starters.
• To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS accreditation.
• To participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects as required in preparation of reagents and media supplies.
• Job Holder is expected to occasionally work under remote supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non routine issues to their supervisor.
  We pride ourselves as an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.