Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher level)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team inthis hospital laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy environment alongside a team of Consultants, Scientists andsupport staff. You will be expected to work across Automation and the faecal lab which will include working late shifts, weekends, bank holidays and night working to ensure a 24-hour laboratory service. Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous although full training and support relevant to your level of experience will be given to the successful applicant. Key Responsibilities Receive, verify and book in routine diagnostic specimens Sort, label, aliquot and store samples appropriately Centrifuge samples and prepare worklists Record and package referral samples and arrange transport Review outstanding worklists Interrogate the laboratory information system to resolve issues Assist technical and scientific staff in daytoday operations Perform laboratory tests once trained e.g. sample extractions Operate laboratory instrumentation, including basic maintenance, QC checks, loading/unloading Maintain accurate records, including equipment maintenance logs Clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and materials Prepare 24hour urine bottles and perform general housekeeping tasks as required Replenish consumables and prepare/load reagents Safely dispose of laboratory waste

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