Senior Microbiology Lab Associate & Training Lead

NHS; Rhyl; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Practitioner to support microbiology staff at Rhyl. You will supervise Biomedical Support Workers, coordinate rotas, and assist with daily laboratory tasks in a busy diagnostic service.

This full‑time, permanent role involves data entry into the laboratory information system, ensuring safety, quality control, and adherence to ISO 15189 standards across North Wales.

Qualifications

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1/2 or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Biological Sciences Degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
• Good IT skills and data entry ability.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Biomedical Support Workers.
• Coordinate rotas and deployment with staff.
• Perform routine lab tasks: quality control, specimen processing, equipment maintenance/calibration, waste disposal, clerical duties.
• Work safely and maintain laboratory standards per health & safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Automation experience

Lab safety knowledge

Lab techniques

Quality Assurance

Protocol follow-through

Welsh speaker

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Education

IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1/2

Biological Sciences Degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Public Health Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Practitioner to support microbiology staff at Rhyl. You will supervise Biomedical Support Workers, coordinate rotas, and assist with daily laboratory tasks in a busy diagnostic service.

This full‑time, permanent role involves data entry into the laboratory information system, ensuring safety, quality control, and adherence to ISO 15189 standards across North Wales.