Bacteriology Lab Assistant - Shift, Pathology

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Fixed-term full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the Bacteriology Department. The role involves preparing analytical work, adhering to SOPs, and providing essential support to Biomedical Scientists while entering data into the LIMS.

The post requires accurate data handling, good IT skills, and the ability to work within a shift system across laboratory areas, with occasional site coverage to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of analytical work for the Bacteriology Department under supervision.
• Follow SOPs for all tasks.
• Support BMS staff by sorting, numbering and entering data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Operate department waste disposal systems including autoclaves safely.
• Process specimens (e.g., blood, CSF, urine, faeces, sputum, tissues) and interpret for pathogens.
• Communicate with pathology staff, hospital staff, porters, drivers and couriers.
• Assist in maintaining temperatures and refrigerator/freezer monitoring; report deviations.
• Demonstrate IT skills and input patient/request data; maintain records.
• Work as part of a team and develop competencies across the department.

Skills

SOP adherence

Team communication

LIMS data entry

Laboratory support

Bacteriology basics

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Kiestra TLA system

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Fixed-term full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the Bacteriology Department. The role involves preparing analytical work, adhering to SOPs, and providing essential support to Biomedical Scientists while entering data into the LIMS.

The post requires accurate data handling, good IT skills, and the ability to work within a shift system across laboratory areas, with occasional site coverage to meet service needs.