NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**   

South Genetics Service

Advanced Biomedical Support Worker

Band 3: 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £25,468 – £27,486 per annum

An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Biomedical Support Worker to join our team.  The Genetics laboratory provide a comprehensive diagnostic molecular genetics and cytogenetics service for a population of approximately 1.25 million, throughout the south east Scotland area, and receive a number of samples from multiple disciplines, including national and international referrals.

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and undertake a range of both technical and administrative duties under the supervision of senior scientific and technical staff.

Duties will include receipt and processing of samples for routine molecular and cell culture techniques and the operation and maintenance of a range of specialist laboratory equipment. This will be fulfilled by working to standard operating procedures.  The role also comprises of monitoring the stock of laboratory reagents and consumables. There is a requirement to participate in the provision of results for routine internal quality control.  

Administrative duties include the input of patient demographics and test requests into LIMS systems and the electronic storage of laboratory documentation, in an accurate and timely manner, using laboratory information systems, including Q-pulse and INVU.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for their own health and safety, as well as that of others and there is a requirement to work safely with hazardous chemicals and biological samples, on a daily basis. 

We invite applications from appropriately qualified and enthusiastic individuals, with a keen interest in genetics.

Informal enquiries to Doreen Murray (Doreen.Murray@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk) on 0131 537 1280 or Marcin Mankowski (Marcin.Mankowski@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk) on 0131 537 1095.