QR code linking to this job posting Healthcare Scientific Support Worker/ Medical Laboratory Assistant in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025

£25,651 to £27,220 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata  PERMANENT   SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 
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UK Health Security Agency

Work for nationally recognised employers (UKHSA & Manchester University NHS FT) — strong CV asset and long‑term job stability.
Genuine flexible working, full‑time, part‑time, job‑share and shift options — ideal for parents or carers managing school runs.
Full training provided and CPD encouraged — start with GCSEs and build a lab career without prior formal qualifications.
Permanent post with a clear salary range (£25,651–£27,220 pro rata) — reliable pay and predictable progression.
Hands‑on experience in a large, modern microbiology lab (automation and Containment Level 3) — highly transferable technical skills.
Inclusive employer actively promoting equality and diversity — a supportive workplace for women returning to work or changing careers.
Work at the heart of one of England’s largest microbiology departments in Manchester, supporting Biomedical Scientists to receive, prepare and examine clinical specimens. This permanent role at Manchester Royal Infirmary involves manual and automated testing under supervision, reagent and stock preparation, data entry to laboratory systems, routine equipment maintenance and safe handling of high‑risk samples within Containment Level 3. The department is UKAS‑accredited and encourages CPD; full training is given so no formal laboratory qualifications are required (GCSEs in English, Maths and Science or equivalent are desirable). The post is offered on flexible hours — full‑time, part‑time, job share and shift patterns across a 24/7 service — and is paid at £25,651 to £27,220 pro rata.

This role suits caring, methodical people who value practical, patient‑facing work and steady career development — ideal for women and carers looking for a stable, supportive workplace with training and progression opportunities. You’ll use strong communication, organisation and attention to detail to support urgent result reporting, sample processing and quality‑assured testing, while working in a collaborative team committed to inclusion and equality. Mandatory checks include a DBS and national security vetting as part of site access. Click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to submit your application — you can also find and explore this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Work for nationally recognised employers (UKHSA & Manchester University NHS FT) — strong CV asset and long‑term job stability.
Genuine flexible working, full‑time, part‑time, job‑share and shift options — ideal for parents or carers managing school runs.
Full training provided and CPD encouraged — start with GCSEs and build a lab career without prior formal qualifications.
Permanent post with a clear salary range (£25,651–£27,220 pro rata) — reliable pay and predictable progression.
Hands‑on experience in a large, modern microbiology lab (automation and Containment Level 3) — highly transferable technical skills.
Inclusive employer actively promoting equality and diversity — a supportive workplace for women returning to work or changing careers.
 


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