Healthcare Scientist Support Worker London, England
Job description
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: To process specimens, subculture, and perform nucleic acid extractions according to given protocols as required following training. To read and record test results where there are clear positive and negative results To monitor equipment, notifying senior staff where there are discrepancies To organise an inventory for maintenance of stocks and solutions Carry out sample tracking; analysis and archiving of specimen received To receive, prepare, or dispense media with appropriate storage Work independently or as part of a team to undertake routine preparation and examination of variety of samples General preparation work including the ordering of consumables and the preparation of media, reagents, and solutions To be responsible for the reading of less complex test results and entry of results onto the LIMS, live system where no interpretation of results is required To assist in carrying out laboratory testing, including molecular techniques. Ensure rooms are kept clean, tidy and well stocked and that equipment is monitored and maintained Ensure discard waste is managed in a timely manner and stored & disposed of safely in accordance with SOPs and agreed safety standards. To answer the telephone and deal with enquiries as appropriate.
To take part in and contribute to laboratory meetings The post holder is responsible to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of microbiology, especially mycobacteriology, and current working practices within this reference/diagnostic laboratory In the absence of other staff there is a need to work flexibly, to ensure essential laboratory-based duties are covered and services are adequately maintained. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Please see the attached job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities.
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: You will be required to complete an application form and a statement of suitability of up to 1250 words. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria please do provide evidence of how you meet this. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. STAGE 2 INTERVIEW This competition will involve an interview by either by video or face to face.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Please note, as part of the selection process, you may be asked to prepare to deliver a presentation or take a test. You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history.
The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate. The following behaviours and strengths will be used at the interview: Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and influencing Working Together Analytical Explainer Improver Problem Solver Disciplined Organiser Expected Timeline: Advert close: 23:55hrs on 3rd September 2023 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Interviews: w/c TBC Please note these dates could be subject to change. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
