Lab Assistant

ICONMA; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical research company is seeking a Lab Assistant in Marlborough, UK. The role involves sorting specimens, performing routine maintenance, and preparing materials for testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally some medical training, with opportunities for health benefits and career advancement. This position requires interaction with colleagues and adherence to safety protocols. Enjoy a supportive workplace fostering diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training is helpful.
• Mathematics and science courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens in the laboratory.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Prepare reagents and media for testing.
• Use laboratory computer systems and operate PCs.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Medical terminology

Math and science knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Our Client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Lab Assistant for their Marlborough, MA location.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
• Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolves pending lists.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintains files for department records.
• Changes gas cylinders.
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Key Word Search: laboratory, medical

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.