Medical Laboratory Assistant - MLA

• Assisting and supporting Biomedical scientists in providing a professional effective pathology laboratory service

• Process patient samples in good time and make sure that turnaround times for reporting results are achieved and maintained.

• Identify and troubleshoot issues with specimens or analytical equipment.

• Accurately labelling and sorting samples

• Data entry using the laboratory Information System (LIMS)

• Pre analytical processing of samples

• Preparing reagents and managing consumables

• Maintain and run specialist lab equipment

• Temperature monitoring

• Monitoring of stock levels

• Daily decontamination and cleaning of laboratory equipment and work areas

• Disposing of chemical and biological waste

• Keeping up to date with filling records

• Answering telephone enquiries professional and appropriately.

My client, a leading independent clinical testing laboratory based in Chiswick, are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant with outstanding customer service skills to join their team. This is a permanent role, full time., * Work experience in a diagnostic laboratory 12 months minimum

• Demonstrable technical skills in pathology disciplines and the use of Laboratory systems

• High attention to detail and ability to follow lab protocols

• Some theoretical and practical knowledge of pathology is desirable but not essential

• Strong data inputting skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Biomedical sciences

If you are a pro-active candidate, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Biomedical sciences, 12 months + experience working in a diagnostic lab with excellent communication skills, fast data entry skills then this may be the role for you!