Medical Laboratory Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Job Title Medical Laboratory Assistant
Location Chiswick, London
Employment Type Full-time
Salary Band 2-4 [£20,270 - £26,282]

Job Purpose

The role is to assist Biomedical Scientists and other staff in performing tasks essential to the running of a diagnostic laboratory in Chiswick.

Company Overview

Diagnostics360 is a next-generation laboratory disrupting the status quo of diagnostics services by offering a high-tech, tailored and rapid service to partners across London and beyond. The laboratory currently provides PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 and will shortly offer a large variety of blood sciences services.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional effective pathology laboratory service
• Specimen reception management duties including, accurately labelling, sorting, preparing and sending away samples as required.
• Data entry using the laboratory information system (LIMS)
• Pre analytical processing of samples
• Preparing reagents and managing consumables
• Temperature monitoring of fridges and freezers
• Laboratory stock control and ordering
• Daily decontamination and cleaning of laboratory equipment and work areas
• Disposing of chemical and biological waste
• Keeping and filing records
• Answering telephone enquiries
• Upholding the values and mission of our B Corporation certification by actively participating in and contributing to our sustainability and social impact initiatives.

Requirements

• Work experience in a diagnostic laboratory
• Demonstrable technical skills in pathology disciplines and the use of laboratory information systems
• High attention to detail and ability to follow lab protocols
• Some theoretical and practical knowledge of pathology is desirable
• Good data input skills

Contact Us
If you would like to apply for this role, please contact us at hr@d360.co.uk with your CV attached.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,270.00-£26,282.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person