Pathology Lab Assistant: Histology & Cytology Support

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Biomedical Assistant to join its Cellular Pathology team. The role involves supporting laboratory services, ensuring high quality and timely work, and assisting with specimen handling under supervision. Essential qualifications include 4 GCSEs and basic science skills. The candidate must be self-organized and computer literate. With a strong commitment to safety and patient care, this position contributes significantly to effective laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to self-organise and delegate tasks effectively.
• Competent in using IT systems and computer applications.
• Basic science skills required for laboratory work.
• Knowledge of health and laboratory best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support registered Biomedical Scientists in delivering lab services.
• Carry out duties under supervision, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Organise own work activities to meet departmental standards.
• Work according to SOPs for consistent service delivery.
• Quickly and accurately sort and label specimens.

Skills

Self-organisation and task delegation

Computer literacy

Basic science skills

Knowledge of health and good lab practice

Education

4 GCSEs at A-C or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Biomedical Assistant to join its Cellular Pathology team. The role involves supporting laboratory services, ensuring high quality and timely work, and assisting with specimen handling under supervision. Essential qualifications include 4 GCSEs and basic science skills. The candidate must be self-organized and computer literate. With a strong commitment to safety and patient care, this position contributes significantly to effective laboratory operations.