Pharmaceutical & Science Jobs in Northern Ireland

Health Scientist Assistant

On behalf of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Premiere People are seeking a band 3 Health Scientist Assistant for a full time temporary vacancy commencing asap.

Job summary

To support Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional Laboratory service to users and clients.

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Laboratory team and be responsible for a wide range of tasks to support/assist all laboratory disciplines provide a high quality laboratory service. In particular they will work within specimen reception to help deliver an efficient and effective laboratory reception service.

To support Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional Laboratory service to users and clients.

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Laboratory team and be responsible for a wide range of tasks to support/assist all laboratory disciplines provide a high quality laboratory service. In particular they will work within specimen reception to help deliver an efficient and effective laboratory reception service.

Receive, sort, and prioritise all samples arriving at Specimen Reception for processing. This includes unpacking, checking, labelling, delivering, preparing and storing samples some of which may be high risk or leaking.

Carefully prepare samples for analysis. This may involve centrifuging and separating samples, pipetting serum, measuring and recording volumes and determining sample PH to ensure sample suitability for analysis.

Accurately enter and check patient request information onto laboratory computer system. Book in electronically ordered laboratory tests.

Experience

Have 2 year's relevant laboratory experience working in a hospital laboratory OR

Qualifications/ Registration

Have 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) to include English, Mathematics and one science subject or equivalent

AND

Hold the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or, if appropriate, be willing to achieve this within 18 months of employment by completing the Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Training Portfolio, conferring eligibility to register with the IBMS as a Registered Science Technician upon gaining appropriate professional experience.

Applicants will be required produce evidence of the following vaccinations :

• Hep B (all three injections and titre results , 5 year booster if applicable)
• Mmr ( 2 dates )
• Bcg ( if received )

For more information or to request an application form please call Kelly Eccles on 02890720104.

Experience: 0 yrs