Medical Laboratory Assistant — 24/7 Lab Support

NHS Jobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher level) to join a busy hospital laboratory team. You will work alongside Consultants, Scientists and support staff in a dynamic environment.

The role covers receiving and processing routine specimens, operating instrumentation, maintaining records and assisting staff in day-to-day operations. You may work across automation and the faecal lab, including late shifts, weekends and nights to sustain a 24-hour service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment would be advantageous.
• Full training and support provided relevant to your level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify and book in routine diagnostic specimens.
• Sort, label, aliquot and store samples appropriately.
• Centrifuge samples and prepare worklists.
• Record and package referral samples and arrange transport.
• Review outstanding worklists.
• Interrogate the laboratory information system to resolve issues.
• Assist technical and scientific staff in day-to-day operations.
• Perform laboratory tests once trained e.g. sample extractions.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, including basic maintenance, QC checks, loading/unloading.
• Maintain accurate records, including equipment maintenance logs.
• Clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and materials.
• Prepare 24-hour urine bottles and perform general housekeeping tasks as required.
• Replenish consumables and prepare/load reagents.
• Safely dispose of laboratory waste.

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher level) to join a busy hospital laboratory team. You will work alongside Consultants, Scientists and support staff in a dynamic environment.

The role covers receiving and processing routine specimens, operating instrumentation, maintaining records and assisting staff in day-to-day operations. You may work across automation and the faecal lab, including late shifts, weekends and nights to sustain a 24-hour service.