Medical Laboratory Assistant
16 days ago
Watford
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Watford WD18, £13.50ph, Immediate Start \n An opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join a busy laboratory. \n In this varied and hands-on role, you will be at the heart of the laboratory service—supporting diagnostic testing, handling patient samples, and providing excellent customer service to healthcare professionals and patients. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Register patient details and test requests on laboratory systems\n, • Receive, check, and prepare samples for testing\n, • Respond to enquiries from healthcare professionals and patients\n, • Provide authorised results where appropriate\n, • Manage phone calls and direct queries to relevant teams\n, • Process departmental mail, reports, and documentation\n, • Package and dispatch samples in line with biohazard regulations\n, • Prepare and process samples for diagnostic testing\n, • Use laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and incubators\n, • Maintain stock levels and order supplies when required\n, • Safely dispose of clinical and hazardous waste\n, • Clean and maintain laboratory workspaces and equipment\n\n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Biomedical Science degree or similar \n, • Medical Laboratory experience within a pathology lab\n, • Knowledge of laboratory processes and quality standards\n, • Accurate data entry with strong attention to detail\n, • Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team\n, • Awareness of confidentiality and data protection\n, • Calm under pressure with a customer-focused approach\n, • Professional, reliable, and punctual\n, • Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads\n\n Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety \n This is a 2 month temporary/locum position to start immediately! Apply now! \n (ritzrecempbus)