Biomedical Lab Assistant - Training Provided

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a laboratory support assistant to assist Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates with receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens. The role involves preparing reagents, operating laboratory equipment and maintaining stock and records.

Applicants should have NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject, with good communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject.
• Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of microbiology advantageous but training provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; methodical and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates with receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens.
• Prepare reagents and operate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain stock and records of laboratory materials.

Skills

Methodical

Organised

Good communication

Education

NVQ2 or GCSE C in Math/English plus Science

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a laboratory support assistant to assist Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Associates with receiving, preparing and examining clinical specimens. The role involves preparing reagents, operating laboratory equipment and maintaining stock and records.

Applicants should have NVQ2 or GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject, with good communication and organisational skills.