Laboratory Technical Officer

Job overview

The Department of Medical Biochemistry, Immunology & Toxicology are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Laboratory Technical Officer (Band 3) to join our team of laboratory staff. The vacancy is within our metabolic section.

The Medical Biochemistry Immunology & Toxicology Laboratories provide a diagnostic service for Cardiff and the Vale patients and beyond.

Support will be provided to individuals to develop skills and knowledge of the appropriate sections of the laboratory. In return we expect a commitment to deliver against high standards within our Quality Management System.

Experience of laboratory processes is desirable and above all we are searching for someone who shares our values that:

• We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
• We trust one another
• We respect each other
• We take personal responsibility
• We treat people with kindness
• We act with integrity

Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.

If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver patient focused high quality services and offers an excellent learning environment, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to assist Scientific staff within the Departments of Medical Biochemistry, & Immunology to provide a quality analytical service, while working as part of a team undertaking analysis of biological samples.

This will include:

• Preparation and analysis of samples of biological samples
• Basic instrument maintenance and quality checking of processes
• Clerical support to the laboratory staff.

The duties are wide ranging including, technical clinical and general administration duties under both direct and indirect supervision by Biomedical Scientist – which may be cross site.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.