Microbiology Biomedical Lab Support Worker

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to join the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit team based at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. You should be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisation and practical abilities.

You will work with Biomedical Scientific staff, follow strict Health and Safety practices and contribute to a wide range of reference microbiology tasks including quality control, specimen processing and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• GCSE / O levels including English and Maths and a Science related subject.
• Understands and applies personal health and safety requirements.
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1.
• Understands the importance of quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of reference microbiology laboratory tasks, including quality control and specimen processing.
• Maintain equipment, operate automated systems, waste disposal and clerical duties in the lab.
• Adhere to strict Health and Safety practices and follow SOPs with Biomedical Scientific staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Welsh language desirable

Education

GCSE / O levels including English and Maths and a Science related subject

IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1

Job description

Public Health Wales is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to join the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit team based at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. You should be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisation and practical abilities.

You will work with Biomedical Scientific staff, follow strict Health and Safety practices and contribute to a wide range of reference microbiology tasks including quality control, specimen processing and equipment maintenance.