Overview
We are looking for two full time and one part time Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Microbiology team.
The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes data entry; manual, semi-automated and automated technical procedures; dealing with telephone enquiries; store-keeping; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal. The laboratory provides a 7 day, extended service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the shift system.
Responsibilities
* Support the department in providing diagnostic services and perform data entry.
* Carry out manual, semi-automated and automated technical procedures.
* Handle telephone enquiries.
* Store-keeping and stock control; ensure proper laboratory waste disposal.
* Receive, sort, label and process specimens from patients (e.g., urine, blood, faeces, swabs).
* Work within the Microbiology department, including bacteriology, serology and molecular sections.
* Collaborate with Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners as part of the team.
Qualifications and Requirements
* The successful applicant must be conscientious and enthusiastic, able to work well as part of a team and under pressure.
* Must have good communication and IT skills.
* Relevant experience would be an advantage; full training will be provided.
Additional Information
* Informal visits to the department are welcomed.
* For vacancies that receive high numbers of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date; please apply as soon as possible.
* Specimens processed include urine, blood, faeces, and swabs. The Microbiology department processes a variety of specimens in bacteriology, serology and molecular sections.
* You will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
* For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
* This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.
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