Mobile Lab Technician

Location Manchester
Discipline: Lab
Salary: £Up to £14.87 per hour
Contact name: Thandiwe Major

Job ref: MAN1234-IN_1631866242
Published: over 2 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

NHS Test and Trace are looking Mobile Lab Technicians to work within a state-of-the-art, high output diagnostics laboratory environment. This Mobile Lab Technician role in Manchester comes with an hourly rate of £14. 87 and is offered on a fixed-term contract basis.

To give you an idea of how the Mobile Lab Technician role will look and feel, these are some of the things you would have been tackling this week if you were already in the post:

  • Undertaking COVID-19 testing, with the ability to recognise incorrect results and correct errors
  • Monitoring and performing maintenance of analysers and other laboratory equipment, ensuring that logs are completed
  • Monitoring stock levels of various reagents
  • Participating in training new biomedical assistants and practitioners, supervising less experienced staff and allocating work

To apply for the Mobile Lab Technician position, you'll need an appropriate Level 5 qualification or equivalent (e.g. a degree in Biomedical Science or BSc (Hons) or a relevant science subject). You will also require an IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2 (Higher). Candidates must have at least 12 months of UK hospital lab experience.

In return for your skills, you will receive a favourable pay rate and comprehensive training on relevant lab procedures and equipment, with other excellent benefits. This flexible role will involve shift work.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a highly-skilled, diverse and welcoming team. Please apply today for this Mobile Lab Technician job in Manchester.