Genomics Lab Support Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Salisbury is seeking a full-time Healthcare Science Support Worker to join a dynamic genomics team. Responsibilities include specimen reception, logging samples, and assisting with laboratory tasks. Candidates should have GCSEs in core subjects and relevant experience in a laboratory or NHS setting. This role promotes a diverse work environment with numerous development opportunities and is ideal for those keen on making a positive impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Supportive and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science.
• Desirable: Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support).

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen reception and logging samples for testing.
• Support other healthcare science staff with reagent/sample prep.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-centered service provision

Data analysis

Education

GCSE level A to C in Maths, English and Science

ECDL or Equivalent Knowledge of Computers

NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support)

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Job description

A leading NHS foundation trust in Salisbury is seeking a full-time Healthcare Science Support Worker to join a dynamic genomics team. Responsibilities include specimen reception, logging samples, and assisting with laboratory tasks. Candidates should have GCSEs in core subjects and relevant experience in a laboratory or NHS setting. This role promotes a diverse work environment with numerous development opportunities and is ideal for those keen on making a positive impact in healthcare.