Pathology Medical Lab Assistant in Watford

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