Medical Lab Assistant

Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Occasional Saturdays may also be required.As a Medical Lab Assistant you will prepare samples for analysis using the current laboratory protocol to assist Associate Practitioners in maintenance and preparation of equipment.Main DutiesSpecimen collection registration and preparationReceive sort and identify specimens received.Register patient details and tests required on the laboratory computer system.Prepare samples where appropriate for analysis.Enter request on the laboratory LIMS and prepare samples for analysis under supervision of the BMS(s).Operate equipment such as loading centrifuges and automated equipment and use of pipettes and computer terminals in accordance with the laboratory SOPs.Maintain laboratory and ensure workbenches are clean and tidy.Safely handle and dispose of blood urine or other biological material or hazardous chemicals.Prepare referral samples for external laboratory analysis.Qualifications : Educated to GCSE Level.Numerate and literate.Computer literate.Able to communicate and work within a team.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.Additional Information :  BenefitsAt Eurofins we are growing innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards recognise our colleagues special life events and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:Enhanced Annual Leave EntitlementCompany Pension PlanLife Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Paternity SchemesEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidentialHealth Cash PlanHealth and Wellbeing ProgrammesFree parkingWorldwide career opportunitiesWe also have in place rewards recognising the great work out employees deliver their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.What Happens NextOur people are the backbone of what we do so its incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit youll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. Your data As part of any recruitment process the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing DateWe reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We support your development Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.We embrace diversity Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Bidding,Imageready,Administration,Healthcare,Conveyancing Paralegal,Arabic Experience: years Vacancy: 1