Medical Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Synlab Full time

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare within Somerset for 10 years and we have a new job opportunity for a Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Kiestra Project within our Microbiology department based at our HUB in Taunton.

**_ This role is fixed term for 16 weeks with a start date of August 1st, 2023._**

**Hours**: 37.5hrs / 08:30am-5pm / Mon-Sun

**Responsibilities**:

- To prepare and process clinical specimens for Microbiology testing.
- To input data onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- To work within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times.
- To perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Good degree of accuracy & numeracy.
- Experience in working within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations.
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities.

**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 socially 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.
- 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._



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