Medical Laboratory Assistant | Pathology | Band 3 equivalent | Full time | Permanent
Spire Southampton has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Lab Assistant to join the Pathology department. Experience with Winpath or similar Pathology LIMS, and/or Biochemistry analyser maintenance would be an advantage.
Spire Pathology Services is one of the UK’s largest networks of accredited laboratories. In 2015, our 22 specialist laboratories and 200 staff carried out more than two million tests from a simple full blood count to a complex tumour marker. We deliver to agreed service levels including one-hour turnaround times on specific tests where requested.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab
2. You will primarily be responsible for the receipt and processing of samples for our Biomedical Science Laboratory. This will include a high volume of sample handling through to packaging and ensuring they are sent to the correct department
Who we're looking for:
3. You will need to have strong administration skills and good computer literacy
4. Someone who is motivated and excels in customer service
5. We would also be open to someone with relevant science qualifications looking for their first opportunity in a Scientific role
6. Experience with Winpath or similar Pathology LIMS, and/or Biochemistry maintenance
Working Hours: Full-time, Weekdays 08.00-16:00 or 12:00-18:00 & Saturdays 08.00-16.00 as part of 37.5 hours per week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
7. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
8. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
9. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
10. Free Bupa wellness screening
11. Private medical insurance
12. Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
13. Driving clinical excellence
14. Doing the right thing
15. Caring is our passion
16. Keeping it simple
17. Delivering on our promises
18. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.