Medical Laboratory Assistant
hace 4 días
Winkfield
We are actively recruiting a Band 2 and Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic and fast moving laboratory team based in Windsor, Berkshire. PLEASE NOTE: Our laboratory is not accessible by public transport so you must be a driver with a full licence and access to a car. Salary: £27,000 per annum (+ additional shift allowance) The ‘What’ – the role Reporting into the Senior Scientific Lead, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (‘MLA’) is responsible for analysis of pathology specimens and completing routine laboratory processes while ensuring the provision of a high-quality technical service at one of our pathology laboratories in the south-east Key responsibilities: Laboratory Admin: • Receive specimens, record patient and test details into the LIMS and prepare specimens for further preparation, • Prepare reagents ensure adequate stock and storage of laboratory reagents, • Managing and maintain storage of samples pre and post analysis, • Maintain laboratory housekeeping in line with 5S and lean principles Sample Analysis: • Perform maintenance and IQC as per local procedures in line with ISO15189:2012, • Perform basic analytical techniques as required in collaboration with registered BMS staff, • Liaise with clinical and operational staff on progress and status of specimens Quality/Compliance: • Ensuring adherence to all laboratory SOPs, policies and processes, • Performing work in line with ISO15189 requirements, • Performing work in line with company EHS and general best laboratory practices The ‘How’: Our values Live, breathe and display VHL’s values at all times. • We make it Matter - Care, • We make it Right - Integrity & Trust, • We make it Fun - Energy & Passion, • We make it happen! - Ownership & curiosity The ‘Who’: About you • Band 2 or Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant, • Entrepreneurial spirit: helping to establish new laboratory sites in collaboration with the YD senior leadership team, define the testing, • Ideally possess multidisciplinary experience: Have experience in clinical diagnostic Hematology, Biochemistry and Immunology, • Experience with a wide array of analysers both point of care and laboratory based, • Ideally possess 6 months experience working within a ISO15189 accredited blood sciences laboratory, • Super organised: used to juggling multiple projects with different priorities and working to short deadlines, • Strong attention to detail: our team rely on us to ensure projects run perfectly, • Tech savvy: confident using MS Office, • Have a growth mindset: we’re growing fast, and you’ll be expected to offer ideas where processes can be improved and drive your own personal development, • Excellent verbal and written skills: you should be able to draft clear, concise communications, adapting tone & style as appropriate The ‘When’: Office Hours You will work 40 hours each week - to work anytime between 4.00am - 12.00am, Monday – Sunday, depending on the needs of the business (5 days out of 7). The ‘Where’: Location The Stables, New Lodge, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4RR. Due to the location of our lab, all candidates must be drivers with a full licence and have access to a car. The ‘Why’: Why you’ll love working at VHL • Our culture – VHL is fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding, • Clear purpose – you’ll be part of building something that matters, • Be ‘your’ best – we will invest in your training & development to help you grow, • Put your career on steroids – we’re growing fast and there’s room to progress, • Your team – we’re a group of passionate individuals who like to have fun at work If you require any other information about the role, please contact