Microbiology Lab Support Technician - Flexible Hours

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker for the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The successful candidate will join the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit, performing diverse microbiology tasks and supporting quality and safety procedures.

Essential qualifications include GCSEs and NVQ Level 3, with a focus on health and safety. The role requires teamwork, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE/O levels including English and Maths and a Science related subject.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification is required.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of reference microbiology laboratory tasks, including quality control and specimen processing.
• Maintain equipment and operate automated systems.
• Support microbiological reference services in collaboration with Biomedical Scientific staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

IT skills

Education

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

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Public Health Wales is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker for the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The successful candidate will join the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit, performing diverse microbiology tasks and supporting quality and safety procedures.

Essential qualifications include GCSEs and NVQ Level 3, with a focus on health and safety. The role requires teamwork, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a busy lab environment.