Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants
We require a laboratory assistant to join our microbiology team. The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes include data entry, dealing with telephone enquiries; equipment maintenance; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal. However data entry will be the main duty within this role.
This position will not support IBMS registration portfolios and is not a route to becoming a Biomedical Scientist.
Experience working within an environmental monitoring laboratory or Environmental Microbiology knowledge is desirable.
We may offer a bank role if you are unsuccessful for the substantive role.
Maintains awareness of changes and developments within the section/department.
Receives and handles a wide range of enquiries, in person or by telephone, including matters of a confidential or a sensitive nature.
Basic communication with patients and staff ensuring compliance with confidentiality rules, data protection act etc.
Issues results in accordance with departmental SOPs.
Attends meetings as directed
At UHSussex , diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Undertakes work according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Undertakes routine maintenance and troubleshooting of general laboratory equipment.
Undertakes preparatory work to support complex manual and automated analytical processes.
Checks all samples before processing for identification, status and suitability for diagnostic investigations
Undertakes complex manual, semi-automated and automated procedures under indirect supervision.
Prepares samples for sending to external reference laboratories.
