NHSL 219193 Advanced Biomedical Support Worker (AP)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Advanced Biomedical Support Worker to join their Genetics laboratory team. The role involves processing samples, conducting quality control, and managing laboratory information systems within a dynamic environment. Enthusiastic individuals with relevant qualifications and a keen interest in genetics are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience or a keen interest in genetics is required.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and biological samples.

Responsibilities

• Process samples for molecular and cell culture techniques.
• Conduct quality control and data entry into LIMS systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in Biomedical Science

Job description

NHSL 219193 Advanced Biomedical Support Worker (AP)

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

South East Scotland Genetics Service

Western General Hospital

Edinburgh

Advanced Biomedical Support Worker

37 hours Permanent

Band 3 £28,011– £30,230 per annum

An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Biomedical Support Worker to join our team. The Genetics laboratory provide a comprehensive diagnostic molecular genetics and cytogenetics service for a population of approximately 1.25 million, throughout the south east Scotland area, and receive a number of samples from multiple disciplines, including national and international referrals.

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and undertake a range of both technical and administrative duties under the supervision of senior scientific and technical staff.

Duties will include receipt and processing of samples for routine molecular and cell culture techniques and the operation and maintenance of a range of specialist laboratory equipment. This will be fulfilled by working to standard operating procedures. The role also comprises of monitoring the stock of laboratory reagents and consumables. There is a requirement to participate in the provision of results for routine internal quality control.

Administrative duties include the input of patient demographics and test requests into LIMS systems and the electronic storage of laboratory documentation, in an accurate and timely manner, using laboratory information systems, including Q-pulse and INVU.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for their own health and safety, as well as that of others and there is a requirement to work safely with hazardous chemicals and biological samples, on a daily basis.

We invite applications from appropriately qualified and enthusiastic individuals, with a keen interest in genetics.

Informal enquiries to Danielle Carmichael ([e-mail]) on 0131 537 2998 or Marcin Mankowski ([e-mail]) on 0131 537 1940.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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