Senior Cellular Pathology Lab Assistant: Diagnostic Support

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset in the UK is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology team. You will support Biomedical Scientists by analysing specimens with complex diagnostic procedures and assist in microtomy and dissection under supervision.

Strong literacy and numeracy, plus experience with hospital IT systems and quality management, are essential. The role requires accuracy in a busy Laboratory setting and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• A levels or equivalent in science, plus pathology-related qualifications.
• Experience in scientific work as MLA or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to work accurately with good hand-eye coordination.
• Familiarity with hospital IT systems and quality management is important.

Responsibilities

• Support Biomedical Scientists in analysing specimens using diagnostic techniques.
• Perform microtomy and assist with dissection as required.
• Work within Standard Operating Procedures and health & safety policies.
• Adapt to a busy, changing environment while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Literacy & numeracy

Attention to detail

Laboratory support experience

IT literacy in hospital systems

Education

A levels or science equivalent

Pathology Support Worker qualification / IBMS portfolio part 1&2

Further scientific qualification

General education

Tools

Quality management system

Common hospital IT software

COSHH awareness

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset in the UK is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology team. You will support Biomedical Scientists by analysing specimens with complex diagnostic procedures and assist in microtomy and dissection under supervision.

Strong literacy and numeracy, plus experience with hospital IT systems and quality management, are essential. The role requires accuracy in a busy Laboratory setting and flexibility to respond to changing priorities.