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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Attributes
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for performance of basic tasks (i.e., pipetting samples)
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative.
- Skills and Attributes
Demonstrates a proactive approach to organisation of workload, effectively prioritising tasks, and resources to optimise productivity and results.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
- Qualifications & knowledge
GCSE in English, Mathematics, and a Science-related subject or equivalent.
- Qualifications & knowledge
Understands and can apply the requirements of good laboratory practice.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in a laboratory.
- Qualifications & knowledge
Understands the importance of quality assurance systems.
Job overview
Public Heath Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with Regional Laboratories across Wales.
We are seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to join the Microbiology team based at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.
Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in a wide range of routine laboratory tasks. These include quality control, specimen processing, maintenance of equipment, operation of automated equipment, waste disposal and clerical duties. The post holder will support the provision of microbiological diagnostic services in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific (BMS) staff. It is essential that the post holder adheres to the strict Health and Safety practices within the laboratory, is able to follow written laboratory standard operating procedures and work alongside qualified BMS staff as part of the team.
The successful candidate will participate in weekday, weekend and bank holiday working on a rota.
Visa sponsorship: This role is classified under SOC code 3111. Unfortunately, current UKVI regulations mean we are unable to sponsor new Skilled Worker visas for this post. Applicants who already hold a Skilled Worker visa should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements to move to this role before applying.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Biomedical Support Worker with Public Health Wales NHS Trust in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare science assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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