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Medical Laboratory Assistant
The closing date is 30 October 2025
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.
Blood Sciences Specimen Reception MLAs assist the Haematology, Immunology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry laboratories in the provision of a high quality and efficient diagnostic service to patients and medical staff.
In accordance with agreed protocols and standard operational procedures, the post-holder will participate in the analysis of biological specimens by receiving, preparing and processing samples. This includes clerical input of patient and test details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and performing required supportive duties, including:
You will be Undertaking all administrative duties involved in the receipt and processing of specimens and request forms. Undertaking pre and post analytical sample processing.
You will be working as an effective team in an efficient, positive and competent manner, and helping provides a safe, clean and well-maintained environment.
If this interest you apply now.
Main duties of the job
* Follow procedures, protocols and directives as required providing a high-quality laboratory service.
* To receive, check and distribute samples received by Pathology Reception.
* To partake in the reception of samples for Blood Sciences and the preparation for analysis.
* Complete patient identity checks and to deal with any discrepancies in labelling.
* Barcode specimens and forms and enter requests into the Laboratory Information Management System (WinPath).
* Escalate or complete any additional pre-analytical processing requirements, such as centrifugation, separating or freezing.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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.
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE's including Maths and English
* Or NVQ level 3
* Demonstrable experience in a clinical laboratory
Knowledge
* Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Communication Skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
Personal Development
* Ability to work indivdually and as part of a team
* Ability to work in environment where clinical samples are handled
* Demonstrable in Science and healthcare
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 name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£24,465 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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