Biomedical Support Worker

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic people to join the busy but friendly laboratories of HMDS located in the Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing, St. James University Hospital. Successful candidates will be joining our team of consultants, scientists and support staff to help deliver diagnosis of blood cancers for patients from across Yorkshire and Humberside. The work is varied and rewarding and the role is ideal for anyone with an interest in science &/or healthcare wanting to start a career in science or looking for new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Patient data entry
• Preparing blood and bone marrow films
• Extraction of DNA
• Reagent preparation
• Supporting specific areas of the lab (e.g., molecular or flow cytometry)
• Archiving of sample material
• Helping deliver diagnosis of blood cancers for patients across Yorkshire and Humberside

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including maths and English
• Previous laboratory experience desirable but not essential (full training provided)
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential

Skills

• Enthusiasm and interest in science and/or healthcare
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in the largest specialist blood cancer diagnostics laboratory in the UK
• Exposure to a high throughput of specimens (peripheral blood, bone marrow, tissue biopsies)
• Chance to be involved in development projects related to research and clinical trials
• Access to a strong research programme within the department