Medical Device Lab Technician – Microbial Testing

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare testing laboratory in the UK is looking for a Biological Testing Technician for a fixed-term role covering maternity leave. Responsibilities include testing medical devices and performing analyses to ensure safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a biological degree and experience in a microbiological laboratory. This position fosters a collaborative work environment within the NHS and encourages a commitment to equality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires scientific knowledge acquired through a relevant biological degree or equivalent.
• Previous practical microbiological or biological laboratory experience.
• Experience in working with pathogenic microorganisms.

Responsibilities

• Test medical devices to assess safety and suitability.
• Perform tests including endotoxin and antimicrobial testing.
• Analyze raw scientific data for compliance.

Skills

Microbial morphology and identification

Antimicrobial testing

Chemical analysis

Computer IT experience

Teamwork

Education

Biological degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems

UNIX-like operating systems

Job description

A healthcare testing laboratory in the UK is looking for a Biological Testing Technician for a fixed-term role covering maternity leave. Responsibilities include testing medical devices and performing analyses to ensure safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a biological degree and experience in a microbiological laboratory. This position fosters a collaborative work environment within the NHS and encourages a commitment to equality and continuous improvement.