Medical Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time)

SYNLAB Laboratory Services is part of SYNLAB UK & Ireland, who provide laboratory diagnostic and training services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare and wellness, sport, travel, corporates and insurers, logistics and family law.

Our site in Abergavenny has 2 in-house laboratories, offering a wide range of pathology tests including occupational health and wellness tests, as well as workplace drug and alcohol testing. In addition to our laboratories providing UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 testing, we are one of only a few providers offering an end-to-end in-house collection and laboratory service.

We currently have part-time and permanent vacancies for motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants to work alongside our Pathology team based in Abergavenny. You will be assisting with the smooth operational running of the laboratory in order to maintain our high professional standards.

Hours: 20hrs a week / Mon-Fri / 9am-1pm OR 10am-2pm (occasional Saturday 2hr shift)

Responsibilities:

• Receipt, checking and sorting of specimens, labelling and preparation for analysis.
• Inputting patient and test data into the laboratory computer system.
• To ensure good working practices are maintained in the laboratory.
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Quality Management System and other application software according to authorised protocols.
• Client contact regarding sample/request discrepancies and laboratory queries.
• To maintain accurate record keeping and ensure Good Laboratory Practice.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• NVQ3, or equivalent, level of knowledge, a minimum requirement of 3 GCSE’s to include English and Maths and at least one science subject.
• Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities.
• Ability to manage time to best advantage.
• Able to plan activities within area of work.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory.

• Science A –Levels or a degree entry qualification.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.