Clinical Laboratory Technician

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh's Veterinary Clinical Laboratory is seeking a dedicated clinical laboratory technician to join their team. The role involves performing various diagnostic tasks, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have an HNC in biological sciences or equivalent experience, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with potential for part-time arrangements and includes attractive staff benefits.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement 36 days + 4 days public holiday

Staff discount for pet treatment

Onsite gym and exercises classes

Free car parking with electric charging points

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent degree in biological sciences or relevant experience in a diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience in diagnostic haematology/clinical chemistry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out diagnostic work within the Veterinary Clinical Laboratory.
• Routine maintenance of equipment and various analysers.

Skills

Diagnostic haematology

Clinical chemistry

Cytology

Faecal analysis

Urinalysis

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

HNC in Biological Sciences

RCVS nurse registration (RVN)

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,179to £33,482per annum pro-rata if part-time

CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Clinical Laboratory

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

The Veterinary Clinical Laboratory ofEaster Bush Pathology, part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, is looking for a highly motivated and versatile clinical laboratory technician to join its team of 5 laboratory technical staff and 8 veterinary clinical pathologists.

The appointee will be responsible for carrying out diagnostic work within the Veterinary Clinical Laboratory, which consists in haematology (including coagulation and cross-matching), clinical biochemistry, cytology (preparation of slides and fluids for pathologist review), faecal analysis, and urinalysis. Other duties will include routine maintenance of equipment and various analysers, reagent preparation, and carrying out QC procedures to current Health & Safety standards. The laboratory serves all hospitals of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (Small animals, Large animals, and Equine hospital), as well as receiving samples from external practices and research groups. The successful candidate will join a team consisting of a laboratory manager, 4 laboratory technicians and 7 veterinary clinical pathologists in a state-of-the-art facility ideally located on many bus routes and good commuter links at the foot of the picturesque Pentland hills, and will benefit from the University of Edinburghstaff benefits page (opens in a new tab).

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £29,179to £33,482per annum, pro-rata if part-time.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• HNC (or equivalent degree) in biological sciences - or - relevant experience working in a diagnostic laboratory – or - RCVS nurse registration (RVN) is essential.
• Experience in diagnostic haematology and/or clinical chemistry is essential; experience in faecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology, coagulation testing and cross matching is desirable.
• Working knowledge of equipment and procedures and experience in working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/ Methods and Guides is essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.
• Good computer literacy.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter with personal statement

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Staff benefits which include:
• Holiday entitlement 36 days + 4 days public holiday (pro rata)
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Staff discount for pet treatment
• Amazing onsite perks:
  • Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classeshttps://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
  • Free car parking with electric car charging pointshttps://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
  • Two on site canteens.
  • Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available.https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
  • For more information check staff benefits page (opens in a new tab).

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 19 June 2025.

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