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Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner

UK Health Security Agency, Colindale, London, NW9 5EQ £25,651 to £27,220 a year per annum, pro rata Closing Date: 24 November 2026 Permanent - Full time

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Supports national and international bacterial pathogen detection and typing.

Salary

£25,651 to £27,220 a year per annum, pro rata

Working Pattern

Full-time

Location

UK Health Security Agency, Colindale, London, NW9 5EQ

Closing Date

24 November 2026

Qualifications & Related Pathways

Bachelor's degree Desirable

Related degrees/fields: Microbiology Bacteriology

"Bachelor's degree" — Job Specification

Experience Required

Analyzing bacterial isolates and specimens Essential

"Analyzing bacterial isolates and specimens" — Job Specification

Key Skills

Genome sequencing expertise Desirable

"Genome sequencing expertise"

Software & Systems

Whole genome sequencing software Desirable

"Whole genome sequencing software"

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Requisition Details

Job ID: #10553
Employer: NHS Jobs
Location: UK Health Security Agency, Colindale, London, NW9 5EQ
Closing Date: 24 November 2026
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Last Verified: 2026-11-13

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