Medical Laboratory Assistant

Ritz Recruitment
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£14 ph

Salary

£14 ph

Job Type
Temporary
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Education
Degree
Posted
7 May 2026 (5 days ago)

Medical Laboratory Assistant, Watford WD18, £15ph, Immediate Start

An opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join a busy laboratory.

In this varied and hands-on role, you will be at the heart of the laboratory service—supporting diagnostic testing, handling patient samples, and providing excellent customer service to healthcare professionals and patients.

Key Responsibilities

Register patient details and test requests on laboratory systems

Receive, check, and prepare samples for testing

Respond to enquiries from healthcare professionals and patients

Provide authorised results where appropriate

Manage phone calls and direct queries to relevant teams

Process departmental mail, reports, and documentation

Package and dispatch samples in line with biohazard regulations

Prepare and process samples for diagnostic testing

Use laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and incubators

Maintain stock levels and order supplies when required

Safely dispose of clinical and hazardous waste

Clean and maintain laboratory workspaces and equipment

What We’re Looking For

Biomedical Science degree or similar

Medical Laboratory experience within a pathology lab

Knowledge of laboratory processes and quality standards

Accurate data entry with strong attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team

Awareness of confidentiality and data protection

Calm under pressure with a customer-focused approach

Professional, reliable, and punctual

Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads

Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety

This is a 2 month temporary/locum position to start immediately! Apply now!

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