Healthcare Scientist Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Food Water & Environmental (FW&E) Laboratory Support Worker to join the microbiology laboratory based at York Biotech Campus. You'll be involved in testing samples implicated in regional & national cases of food & water borne illnesses to assist with surveillance, outbreak investigations & legal proceedings. The laboratory participates in proactive & reactive testing to investigate areas of interest, such as novel food groups & emerging public health threats.
Experience of working in a Food/Water/Containment Level 2 laboratory would be advantageous, but full training will be provided. As a FW&E Laboratory Support Worker you will perform a range of tasks, including: reception/preparation of samples, sample examination & updating laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
UKHSA FW&E services are provided from three laboratories (located in York, London, & Porton). The FW&E Microbiology Laboratories are specialist microbiology laboratories within the UKHSA Science Group. The York FW&E Laboratory provides a microbiology testing & advisory service to Local Authorities, Port Health Authorities, hospitals & commercial clients for the North of England. The laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025 & is recognised as an Official Food Control Laboratory for the microbiological examination of food & foodstuffs within the EU.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Healthcare Scientist Support Worker roles across UK Health Security Agency's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,472 - £22,377 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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