Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology
Closing date: 11 May 2026
Candidates with experience and understanding of safe laboratory working practices, together with practical laboratory experience and a keen eye for detail will be highly considered.
Main Duties
* Specimen reception and archive duties such as receipt of specimens, filing of paraffin blocks, filing of diagnostic slides and receipt and distribution of clinical materials for specialist review.
* Taking receipt of deliveries.
* Maintenance and audit of departmental reagent and consumable levels.
* Maintenance and preparation of departmental diagnostic reagents and solvents.
* Maintenance of specialist departmental equipment.
* Maintenance of the specimen store, including disposal of human tissue waste.
* Ensuring the safe disposal of laboratory waste (non-clinical, clinical and human tissue) whilst adhering to safe practice at all times.
* Assisting with specimen dissection.
Job Responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
The post holder will be required to carry out all duties relevant to a Medical Laboratory Assistant 3, including participation in all aspects of the Histopathology MLA3 rota. This post is essential for the day to day running of the service and will work closely with all other staff within the directorate to deliver the highest quality standard of patient care.
To provide a support role to the qualified staff of the department which provides a diagnostic service to the Trust and other Pathology users, working within the Health and Safety policy of the Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in a laboratory environment
Qualifications
* Science GCSEs or equivalent
Knowledge
* General understanding of health & safety within a clinical laboratory setting
Skills
* Basic IT skills
Other
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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