Medical Lab Assistant

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Occasional Saturdays may also be required. We are looking for candidates that have experience of working in a fast paced environment. No scientific background necessary. As a Medical Lab Assistant within Blood Sciences you will prepare samples for analysis using the current laboratory protocol, to assist Associate Practitioners in maintenance and preparation of equipment. Main Duties - Specimen collection, registration and preparation - Receive, sort and identify specimens received. - Register patient details and tests required on the laboratory computer system. - Prepare samples where appropriate for analysis. - Enter request on the laboratory LIMS and prepare samples for analysis under supervision of the BMS(s). - Operate equipment such as loading centrifuges and automated equipment and use of pipettes and computer terminals in accordance with the laboratory SOPs. - Maintain laboratory and ensure workbenches are clean and tidy. - Safely handle and dispose of blood, urine or other biological material or hazardous chemicals. - Prepare referral samples for external laboratory analysis. - Educated to GCSE Level. - Numerate and literate. - Computer literate. - Able to communicate and work within a team. - Excellent organisational skills. - Good time management skills. - Ability to work without close supervision. - Ability to work to deadlines. - Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedure. - Experience of working in a fast paced environment.