Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool seeks a microbiology reception assistant to join the Microbiology team. The role involves handling over 250,000 samples per year, data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will support in microbiological analyses, instrument checks, waste management, and general housekeeping, with opportunities to develop in a busy NHS lab aligned to quality systems and risk

Qualifications

• Science A levels or equivalent required.
• Interest in pharmaceutical microbiology and lab work.
• Experience in microbiology, pharmacy or scientific labs preferred.
• Clear and accurate information recording essential.
• Proficient computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter sample details into the laboratory information management system.
• Manage laboratory supplies and stock levels for day-to-day operations.
• Perform instrument checks and calibration where required.
• Carry out microbiological analyses of pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain clean, safe lab environment and waste disposal.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safety compliance.

Skills

Record information clearly

Computer data entry

Microbiology knowledge

Lab experience

Education

Science A levels or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIMS)

Job description

Quality Control North West Liverpool is an NHS regional specialist department responsible for providing pharmaceutical testing services to NHS and non-NHS clients. The laboratories are modern and well equipped, and are regulated by the MHRA to Good Manufacturing Practice, and UKAS to ISO17025. We are based in the Pharmacy Practice Unit, close to the Royal Liverpool Hospital., The main duties include entering sample details onto the laboratory information management system, managing laboratory supplies, performing instrument checks, performing microbiological analysis, managing laboratory waste, and ensuring that the laboratory is maintained in a clean and safe state (complying at all times with Health Safety regulations)., To receive and store laboratory supplies, assisting in the maintenance of suitable stock levels to ensure efficient day to day running of the department. To enter details of samples sent to the Microbiology Laboratory into the Laboratory Information System, ensuring a high degree of accuracy in the data entry. To perform general house-keeping duties and ensure that the laboratory is maintained in a clean and safe state. This will include cleaning of the Microbiology clean-room suite and pharmaceutical isolators. To prepare deliveries of growth media to customers and to undertake lifting and delivery of heavy laboratory equipment and supplies to other locations within the limits of the post holders capabilities. To manage the disposal of waste from the Microbiology laboratory. To assist in the carrying out of microbiological analyses of pharmaceutical products. To carry out, and maintain records of, daily and weekly calibration checks of laboratory instruments and arrange for their service and external calibration. To be responsible for the safe and efficient use of laboratory equipment and ensure that all practices in relation to testing are performed in accordance with the Laboratory Quality System, thereby ensuring confidence in the data. To assist in the development of new or improved methods. To ensure that all work undertaken is correctly and accurately recorded to ensure validity and traceability for audit purposes in line with the laboratory's Quality System. To undertake any other duties that may be required appropriate to the post holder's grade, experience and competence. To be aware of personal responsibilities under Health & Safety regulations. To co-operate with risk assessments and ensure that risks are identified and reported as they arise
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual, educated to 'A level' in a science subject, to join our busy Microbiology reception team that receives more than 250,000 samples per year for testing. The successful candidate will be an important member of the hardworking team and will have an interest in microbiological analysis.

• Science A levels or equivalent, Interest in pharmaceutical microbiology, A good understanding of microbiology and relevant skills is required, Previous experience in microbiology, pharmacy or scientific laboratory work, Essential criteria
• Ability to record information clearly and accurately
• Computer data entry
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Together with Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, LUHFT forms the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), established on 1 November 2024. The Group was created to strengthen collaboration, improve patient outcomes and provide high quality care across Liverpool and beyond.
  Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.