Medical Laboratory Assistant -Biochemistry department B3

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

• 1 x 3 permanent post
• 1 x fixed-term post - April 2026

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Medical Laboratory Assistants carry out technical, administrative and clerical tasks within the laboratory reception area. Effective operation of the sample reception area is essential to the operation of the Department. You will processes samples through specimen reception, prepare samples for analysis, register patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems, ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation, and ensure safe disposal of clinical waste. You will deal with telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies and provide assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of a laboratory service.

You should have 3 Highers at Grade C or above, which should include either Chemistry or Biology together with Maths, or SVQ3, or completion of a modern apprenticeship in Life Sciences or completion of equivalent accredited education/learning.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Sunday variable hours between 8.00am - 8.00pm.

Informal Contact : Deborah Kemp,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. 

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