NHSL 219193 Advanced Biomedical Support Worker (AP)

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland seeks an Advanced Biomedical Support Worker for their Genetics laboratory. The role involves processing samples, operating laboratory equipment, and various administrative duties to support genetic diagnostics for a population of 1.25 million. Suitable candidates will have a strong interest in genetics and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Interest in genetics is necessary.
• Must work safely with hazardous materials.
• Teamwork and supervision from senior staff required.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and operate lab equipment.
• Input patient demographics into LIMS.
• Monitor stocks of reagents and consumables.

Skills

Technical duties

Administrative duties

Tools

LIMS systems

Q-pulse

INVU

Job description

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.