Medical Laboratory Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant for its Biochemistry department. This role involves preparing and processing biological samples, entering data into the laboratory system, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a friendly team and contribute to providing excellent health services. No VISA sponsorship is available for this position. Apply by July 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic person interested in laboratory work.
• Ability to perform clerical input and maintenance tasks.
• Experience with biological sample processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare biological samples for analysis.
• Input patient and test details into the laboratory computer system.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

laboratory work

clerical tasks

sample processing

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic person interested in laboratory work? We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Biochemistry department to join our busy, friendly team in Chelmsford.

In accordance with agreed protocols and standard operational procedures, you will participate in the analysis of biological samples by receiving, preparing and processing samples under the supervision of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered staff.

This includes clerical input of patient and test details into the laboratory computer system and performing required supportive duties, for example preparation of reagents, administrative and clerical tasks, and maintenance of equipment.

May close early due to number of applications

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is essential for the laboratory to provide a safe and efficient service by providing support to qualified Biomedical Scientists.

An MLA working in the laboratory will perform duties such as receiving samples into the department, registering them onto the computer system, preparing the samples for analysis, performing some maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment, loading samples onto analysers, filing and retrieval of samples, preparing reagents, collecting data, answering queries and general housekeeping and administrative tasks.

The role will include rotation through the various sections of the Biochemistry department.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting Medical Laboratory Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Jul 2025