Microbiology Lab Assistant — Urgent Sample Triage & Prep

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology department in Dorchester. The role involves handling specimen reception, data entry into the laboratory management system, and preparing laboratory materials.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper recording and preparation of samples and triaging requests to accelerate urgent work. The Trust values an inclusive environment and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• The appointee will be required to undertake basic laboratory tasks which include specimen reception, keyboard entry of data into the laboratory management system and preparation of laboratory materials.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure that samples received into the department are recorded and prepared appropriately.
• You will triage requests to fast track urgent work as needed.

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology department in Dorchester. The role involves handling specimen reception, data entry into the laboratory management system, and preparing laboratory materials.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper recording and preparation of samples and triaging requests to accelerate urgent work. The Trust values an inclusive environment and high standards of patient care.