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You will work alongside Biomedical Scientists and other support staff to support delivery of the Microbiology service. The post involves rotation through the laboratory, and once trained you will join the rota for weekends, public holidays and extended working days as required by the department.
The key duties of this role include sorting specimens, entering patients’ demographic and test details into the laboratory computer system, basic processing of samples, and other general duties to support Biomedical Scientists. In this busy department, the successful candidate must be able to work quickly and with a high degree of accuracy as mistakes may cause incorrect results to be reported. The role also includes other general laboratory duties according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. In‑house training will be provided in all activities.
Applicants should have a good general education with evidence of science-based qualifications at Higher level or equivalent, and demonstrate excellent typing/keyboard and IT skills. Previous experience in a medical laboratory is an advantage.
Informal enquiries to: Dr J. Smullen; tel: 01463 704206; email: joanne.smullen@nhs.scot, and Heather Stephenson; tel: 01463 704206; email: heather.stephenson@nhs.scot.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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