Job summary
The UK Anaerobe Reference Unit (UKARU) provides reference level services for the UK and has close links with academia and partners worldwide for the development of methods, delivery of training and enhancement of clinical awareness of anaerobic bacteria. Genomics technologies are already incorporated within our workflows.
The post holder will work within the UKARU to undertake and co-ordinate a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control, specimen processing, maintenance and calibration of equipment, operation of automated equipment, use of commercial kits, waste disposal, sterilisation and clerical duties, in support of the services of the department in conjunction with Biomedical and Clinical Scientific staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, with supervision/direction from Biomedical Scientists/Clinical Scientists may perform some or all of the duties listed in the full Job Description. The main duties include clerical duties (LIMS and Microsoft database entry), sample preparation, culturing, media & reagent preparation and stocktaking.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE English, Maths and Science related subject
Desirable
* BSc/HND in Science/IBMS certificate Part 1
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a UKAS accredited microbiology laboratory
Desirable
* Microbiology experience
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: Public Health Wales
Address: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF144XW
Employer's website: https://phw.nhs.wales/
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