Laboratory Assistant,Sample Reception (PF)

Synlab Global; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of laboratory services in the UK is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to join their Pre-Analytics team. The role involves receiving and preparing patient samples, maintaining workflow, and collaborating with team members in a busy laboratory setting. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and customer service skills. No scientific background is required, as full training will be provided. This position offers a competitive rewards package including a Wellbeing Allowance.

Benefits

Wellbeing Allowance up to £1500 per annum

Enhanced night shift payment for specific roles

Qualifications

• Motivated and patient-focused in a busy environment.
• Proven customer service experience in healthcare or service setting.
• Flexible with shift patterns, including weekends/bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and prepare patient samples for analysis.
• Enter patient details onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Follow standard operating procedures and uphold ISO 15189 quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service experience

Flexibility

Education

Minimum of four GCSEs (including English and Maths)

Job description

Laboratory Assistant, Sample Reception (PF)

United Kingdom

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Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a state-of-the-art laboratory, situated in the heart of Mid and South Essex, which offers customer centric medical excellence?

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures.

Our team at Pathology First have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare within Essex and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Pre-Analytics team, working at both our HUB laboratory and Basildon and Southend Hospitals in Essex.

Hours:37.5hrs / Full-Time / Permanent / may include shift, weekend or bank holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and prepare patient samples for analysis, label accurately to traceability standards.
• Enter patient details and results onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with high accuracy.
• Follow SPS standard operating procedures (SOPs) and uphold ISO 15189 quality requirements.
• Maintain specimen workflow, prioritising urgent requests and meeting turnaround times.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the HUB and hospital sites to ensure efficient, customer-centred service.
• Uphold health & safety, infection prevention and data-governance standards; support general housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Motivated and patient-focused, with strong attention to detail in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and reliable with shift patterns (including weekends/bank holidays).
• Minimum of four GCSEs (including English and Maths).
• Proven customer service experience (healthcare or service-led setting desirable).

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about improving patients’ health and would like to work in a healthcare setting. No science/ medical background is required as full training is provided. We are ideally looking for candidates who are flexible with their hours and would like to work in a busy work environment.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 – 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.

We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently with staff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

About the Team

SYNLAB is Europe’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic services. Our mission is to provide advanced services in every diagnostic category for the benefit of you and your health. State-of-the-art technology, novel testing capabilities and an international network of medical professionals means we can offer a catalogue of more than 5000 routine and specialized tests. Fast, safe, reliable and always close by. We would like to welcome you to our world.

Job Info

• Job Identification 648
• Job Category Production / Labs
• Posting Date 01/05/2026, 01:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Dobson House, Bentalls, Basildon, SS14 3BY, GB