Civil Service - UK Health Security Agency
Healthcare Scientist Support Worker (Laboratory Assistant)
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Healthcare Scientist Support Worker (Laboratory Assistant)
UK Health Security Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 29th October 2026
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Reference number
487553
Salary
£29,613 - £30,266
per annum, pro rata
A
Civil Service Pension
with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Administrative Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Loan
Secondment
Length of employment
Permanent
Type of role
Science
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
2
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Location
Colindale, London
About the job
Job summary
The Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) Microbiology Laboratories are specialist microbiology laboratories within the UKHSA. Based in 3 sites across the country, the laboratories are geographically well placed to work with local authorities to protect the public from health threats posed by contaminated food, water and the environment.
The London FW&E Laboratory provides a microbiology testing and advisory service to Local Authorities, Port Health Authorities, hospitals and commercial clients across London, Southeast England, and Midlands Regions. The laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025 and is recognised as an Official Laboratory for the microbiological examination of food and foodstuffs within the EU.
Please note that the lab is unable to offer support to individuals wishing to complete their IBMS Training Portfolio.
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Requisition Details
- Job ID: #6455
- Employer: Civil Service - UK Health Security Agency
- Location: Colindale, London
- Closing Date: 1155 pm on Thursday 29th October 2026
- Contract: Permanent
- Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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