Biomedical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom nhs blood and transplant Full time

Biomedical Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary


NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) laboratories provide a range of diagnostic and reference services to meet the needs of patients and those who treat them.


The H&I department in Colindale provides testing and support services for transplantation, transfusion and immunogenetic diagnostic testing and performs typing of platelet donors, bone marrow volunteers and cord blood donors for the NHSBT panels using Next Generation Sequencing technology.


Working at the Colindale laboratory, you will provide vital support to qualified scientific staff in a role which includes sample reception, DNA extraction and general laboratory support duties.

The role of the HHTO also includes entering donor and patient information into the laboratory database and the generation of computerised worksheets.


Main duties of the job

  • Working in the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory, you will be required to participate in a range of routine clinical, technical and scientific activities in preparing and testing blood samples from transplant patients and their donors, with the support of your supervisor and other team members
  • You may be required to support and train less experienced staff in some instances
  • You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis
  • You will be required to handle blood samples and a range of equipment
  • The role will require you to work and provide support during the routine opening hours of the laboratory
  • You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training

About You

Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.

Qualifications and Training

  • Minimum of GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualification eg NVQ Level 2, BTEC level 2 would be desirable or willingness to study for a Level 2 qualification, where funding is available
  • Willingness to undertake further training and development


Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role.

You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us


At NHS Blood and Transplant, we're incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be.

We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families.

We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.


It's an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year.

We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

Three small words, one big difference -
Caring, Expert and
Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 6th April 2023
Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 24th April 2023

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