LR259380 Healthcare Sciences Biomedical Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 369,000 - 554,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Aberdeen is seeking a Healthcare Sciences Biomedical Support Worker to assist in the Biorepository laboratory. The role involves off-bench administration tasks and participation in skilled procedures and testing, handling tissue and blood samples, and histological techniques.

Applicants should have an IT skills proficiency and a minimum HND in Biological Science or equivalent, with a team-oriented approach and initiative.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience is essential.
• Previous experience within a laboratory/hospital environment is essential.
• Minimum of an HND in Biological Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of administration tasks as part of the team.
• Involve in highly skilled procedures and specialist testing.
• Work with fresh tissue samples and blood samples and perform histological techniques.

Skills

Laboratory experience

IT skills

Education

HND in Biological Science

Job description

Healthcare Sciences Biomedical Support Worker

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

This is an opportunity to work within the busy NHS Grampian Biorepository laboratory, supporting research. The post would suit an enthusiastic, well organised and highly motivated individual.

As part of a team, you will be expected to participate in several off bench duties including a range of administration tasks.

Additionally, you will be involved in many highly skilled procedures and specialist testing. This will include working with fresh tissue samples, blood samples and performing histological techniques.

Laboratory Experience Is Essential.

You should have excellent IT skills and have, as a minimum, a relevant HND in Biological Science or equivalent experience.

The successful applicant should have a pleasant and friendly manner, and the ability to work as part of a team as well using their own initiative.

Previous Experience Within a Laboratory/hospital Environment Is Essential.

Working hours are 18 per week, and a degree of flexibility would be an advantage.

This is a temporary position until 31 August 2027.

Interviews to take place on the afternoon of Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th November 2026

Please contact Joan Wilson, Biorepository Manager, at [e-mail] or 01224 550361 for any informal discussions with regards to the post.

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.