Medical Laboratory Assistant

This is a 6 months FTC. 15 Hours per week. Thursday and Friday. 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Purpose of the post:
To prepare samples for analysis using the current laboratory protocol, to assist Associate Practitioners in maintenance and preparation of equipment.
Receive, sort, register and prepare specimens for analysis.
Enter patient and test information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Operate laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, automated analysers and pipettes, in accordance with SOPs.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, equipment sterilisation and safe disposal of biological, chemical and sharps waste.
Monitor and replenish laboratory reagents and consumables.
Prepare and dispatch referral samples to external laboratories.
Support quality management activities and comply with laboratory procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain the secure and confidential handling of patient and laboratory information.
Respond to internal enquiries and communicate issues that may impact service delivery.
Promote a safe working environment by reporting incidents, hazards and laboratory deficiencies.
Deliver excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, customers and service users.
Support staff training, maintain competency records and participate in ongoing professional development.
Scientific qualifications at GCSE/A level or equivalent.
Must have a good general education and must be numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English
Scientific knowledge.
Knowledge of Microsoft office and good keyboard skills
Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office
Data entry skills.
Able to communicate and work within a team.
Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations.
Good timekeeping and attendance record.
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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No