Biological Testing Technician

To perform testing of medical devices for the NHS in Wales and commercial clients, working to a United Kingdon Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited quality system BS EN ISO 17025, including bioburden, endotoxin and protein tests.
To receive, sort, process, log in and test samples such as surgical materials, dressings, and techniques, and interpreting microscopy and culture results in order to identify microorganisms. Safely handling and analysing these by performing manual and semi-automatic laboratory investigations, as well as safely disposing of any potentially hazardous materials.
To accurately maintain written and computerised records of all testing undertaken in accordance with the laboratories accreditation and quality assurance systems, including updating of appropriate databases.
To undertake research and development work on new methods of testing on behalf of both the NHS and external clients.
To prepare technical reports detailing laboratory testing and the associated results, such as reporting the environmental monitoring results from hospital cleanrooms and operating theatres.

To prepare and validate any reagents or media as required for testing purposes.

To perform general housekeeping duties to ensure laboratory tidiness and cleanliness.

To comply with Health and Safety requirements, and follow safe work practices in the laboratory.

Measuring and monitoring the accuracy and precision of laboratory instruments using appropriate Quality Control procedures, eg, checking analytical balances prior to every use.

To assist with the production of new Test Methods (Tms) and Standard Operating Procedures.

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

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.

We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.

We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.

We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.

We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

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