Biomedical Microbiology Lab Technician – Hot Lab Rotation

Public Health Wales; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a Higher Biomedical Support Worker for the Microbiology Hot Lab team at The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, with rotation to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. The role requires enthusiasm, motivation and good organisational skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

The post involves varied hours across a seven-day week, including weekdays and weekends, with Welsh language ability desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with basic office software (MS Word/Excel).
• Ability to follow written SOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine laboratory tasks including quality control and specimen processing.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and automated systems.
• Support microbiological diagnostic services alongside senior staff.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices and SOPs.

Skills

Basic keyboard skills

MS Office experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths and Science

NVQ 2 clinical support work or IBMS Certificate Part 1

Job description

Public Health Wales is seeking a Higher Biomedical Support Worker for the Microbiology Hot Lab team at The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, with rotation to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. The role requires enthusiasm, motivation and good organisational skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

The post involves varied hours across a seven-day week, including weekdays and weekends, with Welsh language ability desirable but not essential.