Microbiology Lab Support Specialist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Public Health Laboratory in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Scientist Support Worker to join a busy microbiology service supporting patient care and public health across the region.

You will provide technical and administrative support, rotate through microbiology sections, handle specimens and assist BMS staff under supervision, with training and development opportunities in a nationally recognised healthcare organisation.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent experience working in a laboratory.
• Experience of using computerised data systems.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and working in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to scientific staff, assisting with processing, preparation and handling of clinical specimens.
• Sample receipt and handling, sample preparation and reagent preparation following protocols.
• Clerical duties including use of computers and data entry, telephone enquiries.
• Provide results service to wards, GPs and other hospitals; assist BMS staff with analytical techniques.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders.
• Cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas; routine maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Computerised data systems experience

Communication with patients/visitors

Manual handling tasks

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Basic laboratory equipment handling

Job description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Public Health Laboratory in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Scientist Support Worker to join a busy microbiology service supporting patient care and public health across the region.

You will provide technical and administrative support, rotate through microbiology sections, handle specimens and assist BMS staff under supervision, with training and development opportunities in a nationally recognised healthcare organisation.