Laboratory Assistant
- Employer
- Blue Arrow
- Location
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- £12.82 - £15.64/hour
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2021
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6 month contract - Full Time
We're currently seeking Peterborough based Biomedical Assistants to work within a high output diagnostics Mobile laboratory environment as part of the UK's NHS Test and Trace programme.
The mobile laboratories advise and safely support the diagnosis of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
By streamlining the testing process, we can provide rapid, on-site, government certified test results for the benefit of public health, individuals, and corporate entities.
This represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to go above and beyond to support public health, while also extending your already accomplished technical skills and positioning your Scientific career for further success and growth.
Your responsibilities:
Perform basic laboratory analytical assays or techniques according to Standard Operating Procedures
Sample reception duties including receiving, sorting, labelling, bar coding and racking of samples on arrival
Load samples onto centrifuges, pre-analytical automation, or other sample preparation equipment.
File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate
Perform general house-keeping duties including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning and tidying, stock management and stores duties.
Perform basic laboratory equipment cleaning and maintenance
Work flexibly and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as required
This role requires the following skills:
Essential
A courteous manner
Good communication skills
Good attention to detail
IT/Keyboard Skills
Ability to follow specific instructions
Ability to work productively within a team
Ability to write legibly and unambiguously
Understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures relative to the role
Ability to carry out lifting and handling of laboratory items
Desirable
IT or Keyboard qualification
General house keeping duties
Evidence of previous work in this sector
Education:
Good standard of general education GCSE maths or English (or equivalent).Experience Desired :
Manual handling skills
In return:
As well as a competitive rate of pay of £12.82 per hour Days, £15.64 per hour Nights
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off - Day Shift - 8am-8pm / Night Shift - 8pm-8am
You'll receive comprehensive training on relevant lab procedures and equipment during induction. - this will be between 2-6 weeks Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 based in Leicester. (expenses/hotels provided for training period)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The post holder will work generally in a laboratory environment and may be required to sit or stand at the bench for prolonged periods. It is expected that the role will involve light to moderate physical effort. The post holder will be exposed to potentially infectious pathological samples on a daily basis with occasional exposure to other risks e.g. chemical encountered in the laboratory.
This is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a team of highly skilled individuals, all focussed on delivering the best possible outcome.
This job advertisement refers to an assignment with NHS Test and Trace. The Impellam Group is working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace so you will be employed on a fixed term employment basis with an Employing Agency within the Impellam Group and not directly employed by NHS Test and Trace. Employing Agencies belonging to the Impellam Group include SRG, Medacs, Lorien and Blue Arrow. Contractual employment terms and conditions will be set out by the Employing Agency
We're currently seeking Peterborough based Biomedical Assistants to work within a high output diagnostics Mobile laboratory environment as part of the UK's NHS Test and Trace programme.
The mobile laboratories advise and safely support the diagnosis of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
By streamlining the testing process, we can provide rapid, on-site, government certified test results for the benefit of public health, individuals, and corporate entities.
This represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to go above and beyond to support public health, while also extending your already accomplished technical skills and positioning your Scientific career for further success and growth.
Your responsibilities:
Perform basic laboratory analytical assays or techniques according to Standard Operating Procedures
Sample reception duties including receiving, sorting, labelling, bar coding and racking of samples on arrival
Load samples onto centrifuges, pre-analytical automation, or other sample preparation equipment.
File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate
Perform general house-keeping duties including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning and tidying, stock management and stores duties.
Perform basic laboratory equipment cleaning and maintenance
Work flexibly and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as required
This role requires the following skills:
Essential
A courteous manner
Good communication skills
Good attention to detail
IT/Keyboard Skills
Ability to follow specific instructions
Ability to work productively within a team
Ability to write legibly and unambiguously
Understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures relative to the role
Ability to carry out lifting and handling of laboratory items
Desirable
IT or Keyboard qualification
General house keeping duties
Evidence of previous work in this sector
Education:
Good standard of general education GCSE maths or English (or equivalent).Experience Desired :
Manual handling skills
In return:
As well as a competitive rate of pay of £12.82 per hour Days, £15.64 per hour Nights
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off - Day Shift - 8am-8pm / Night Shift - 8pm-8am
You'll receive comprehensive training on relevant lab procedures and equipment during induction. - this will be between 2-6 weeks Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 based in Leicester. (expenses/hotels provided for training period)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The post holder will work generally in a laboratory environment and may be required to sit or stand at the bench for prolonged periods. It is expected that the role will involve light to moderate physical effort. The post holder will be exposed to potentially infectious pathological samples on a daily basis with occasional exposure to other risks e.g. chemical encountered in the laboratory.
This is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a team of highly skilled individuals, all focussed on delivering the best possible outcome.
This job advertisement refers to an assignment with NHS Test and Trace. The Impellam Group is working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace so you will be employed on a fixed term employment basis with an Employing Agency within the Impellam Group and not directly employed by NHS Test and Trace. Employing Agencies belonging to the Impellam Group include SRG, Medacs, Lorien and Blue Arrow. Contractual employment terms and conditions will be set out by the Employing Agency
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