Description
As a Biobank Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for providing technical and clerical support to our team.
You will assist in the receipt and handling of biological samples, manage and maintain appropriate stock levels, and assist in general housekeeping and equipment maintenance throughout the UKHSA Biobank facilities.
You will be expected to carry out all tasks to United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) standards.
Responsibilities:
- Perform sample receipt and handling including archiving of biological samples.
- Prepare samples and reagents following protocols.
- Prepare samples prior to transfer to testing laboratories.
- Perform general housekeeping tasks including cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas.
- Perform clerical duties, including use of computers, data entry, telephone enquiries.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS standards.
- Assist the Biobank team in analysing data.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with UKHSA Safety policies and procedures.
- Transport waste material and patient samples for autoclaving (involves moderate lifting).
- Participate in audit processes and research projects as required.
Person Specification:
- GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications), including English, Mathematics and Science, Grade 4/C or above.
- Evidence of training & development within a relevant pathology discipline.
- Keyboard skills.
- Ability to follow written protocol.
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
Benefits: Alongside your salary of £29,613, UK Health Security Agency contributes £8,578 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%