49 Medical Laboratory jobs in the United Kingdom

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Hemel Hempstead, HP2

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Chemisty Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

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Medical Laboratory Assistants, Hemel Hempstead, HP2

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Chemisty Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Watford, WD18

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Join our Cellular Pathology team at Unilabs, where you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional laboratory service. We're looking for a flexible and efficient individual to assist our histology staff and contribute to the smooth, day-to-day running of the lab.

In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of key responsibilities that are crucial for the success of our team and the overall organization. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To assist the MTO, BMS and Senior BMS dissection team with making up solutions and completing logs where required;
•  To ensure that all samples are archived regularly and accurately;
•  To assist in specimen reception routine duties as and when required on a rota basis: booking in and ensuring samples are received and triaged according to their criteria and contractual obligations;
•  To carry out reagent change and daily maintenance of processors and embedding machines;
•  Preparation of department transport bags/boxes for delivery and assist/liaise with the couriers;
•  Partake in the rota for sample discard;
•  Assisting Pathologist at dissection when required;
•  To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills;
•  To undertake any training courses as considered necessary;
•  To maintain the relevant dissection laboratory equipment;
•  To be aware of, and always comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures;
•  To participate in the annual staff appraisals.

Participate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic Category A Histology specimens which will encompass the following:

• Receive samples in specimen reception and triage them accordingly for booking in;
• Booking in samples at specimen reception;
• Logging any discrepancies and ensuring they are followed up accordingly;
• Assist MTO, BMS.

The post holder should also:

• Be aware of knowledge and self-limitations, and have a low threshold for seeking advice;
• Keep adequate records of specimens dissected, including error logs and topical reflective practices.

Requirements

• GCSE’s including English, Math and Science;
• BSc (hons) in Biomedical Science (desirable);
• HCPC registration (desirable);
• Previous laboratory experience (experience in a large busy pathology laboratory - desired);
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft;
• Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved;
• To participate in the organisation of scientific teaching programmes;
• Undertake suitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties;
• Good communication skills;
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to remain GDPR compliant.

Join a dedicated consultancy team on medical device testing and verification

This consultancy team work on a range of medical device products and technologies, from drug delivery systems to sophisticated medical instrumentation. They are looking for an experienced consultant to join them and provide project leadership and expertise. The role will involve client interactions, working in multidisciplinary labs as well as supervising junior team members. Technical work will impact product engineering and research, to documentation and validation of methods.

Requirements:

• Project experience with medical device products including regulatory standards and practices (such as ISO 13485, cGxP and ALCOA+).
• Good knowledge of relevant health and safety practices and policies.
• Demonstrable experience of complex device validation using novel test methods (hardware, software and pharmaceutical).
• Experience in relevant documentation processes including test plans, reports and training documents.
• Experience in a consultancy setting ideally within the medical device sector.

The expectation is that interested applicants are STEM degree holders (ideally engineering or physics), but moreover have highly relevant skills and experience which demonstrates their close match for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, it is expected that projects would be on-site although there are opportunities for home working when projects allow.

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Join a dedicated consultancy team on medical device testing and verification

This consultancy team work on a range of medical device products and technologies, from drug delivery systems to sophisticated medical instrumentation. They are looking for an experienced consultant to join them and provide project leadership and expertise. The role will involve client interactions, working in multidisciplinary labs as well as supervising junior team members. Technical work will impact product engineering and research, to documentation and validation of methods.

Requirements:

• Project experience with medical device products including regulatory standards and practices (such as ISO 13485, cGxP and ALCOA+).
• Good knowledge of relevant health and safety practices and policies.
• Demonstrable experience of complex device validation using novel test methods (hardware, software and pharmaceutical).
• Experience in relevant documentation processes including test plans, reports and training documents.
• Experience in a consultancy setting ideally within the medical device sector.

The expectation is that interested applicants are STEM degree holders (ideally engineering or physics), but moreover have highly relevant skills and experience which demonstrates their close match for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, it is expected that projects would be on-site although there are opportunities for home working when projects allow.

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Manpower is currently seeking an interim Machine Dishwash Lab Technician, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based at our client's scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run until 27th March 2026 (with a possibility of extension), requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 26,325 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Background
The Machine dishwash (MDW) category operate a large laboratory where several internal tests are carried out. These tests are aimed at measuring the technical performance of our products in a number of areas. Because testing involves many operational activities, we need a team that can run the operation of the machines, preparation of the samples, and occasionally run simple experiments.

Role description:
The role is laboratory based, helping in the running of everyday experiments. There is some flexibility as to how the hours are achieved, but it is preferable that the person is in every day with a standard full day working hours from 8am - 4pm. The main activities are as follows:

1. MDW machine preparation - cleaning machines between studies so that they are ready for the next set of products or tests.
2. MDW Article collection and preparation - this involves ensuring that plates/glasses, etc. are fit for use and are disposed if not.
3. MDW test washes - turning on the dishwashers and opening doors at the end of cycle as appropriate, loading the machines with articles and adding the appropriate ballast soils.
4. Re-wash of MDW articles for re-use, managing inventory, and stock control.
5. Stain making for MDW studies.
6. Simple MDW experiments where a demonstration of product benefits is required - this will be following a specific experimental process, usually with commercial products.
7. Technical instrumental measurements on MDW articles (after appropriate training) for instance colour measurements, weight measurements or the digital imaging of washed articles.
8. Use of LIMs for inventory tracking and article tracking through studies.

Skills required:
-Organisations skills - ability to switch between various tasks in the course of the day, and plan for the week
-Attention to detail - for instance the person needs to understand the need for the right mixes and soils to be used and ensure that machines are run with specific programmes and ensure that machines are loaded correctly
-Team work - this role is in a team of 3 and they all have to interact with many Unilever colleagues in the laboratory.
-IT Skills - Proficient in using Microsoft Office Applications
-Some understanding of chemistry is preferred.

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop discounted products
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.

RCMA Agricultural Storage Ltd provide seamless supply-chain integration for our customers from combine to the end user through our strategically positioned grain storage facility in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our diverse team as a Lab Technician for our Stratford upon Avon site. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the successful applicant will assist with the smooth running of the Lab, ensuring incoming and out-loading vehicles are weighed in and out, tested and recorded correctly.

The Individual

Must be a team player, personable and a great communicator. Happy to work a team that has a strong health and safety culture. Among other attributes, the ideal candidate will have a positive and flexible attitude towards their work, be highly motivated and have high levels of attention to detail.

• Helping to coordinate the weighing of incoming and out-loading vehicles.

li>Testing a variety of different arable crops and recording results correctly and clearly both electronically and as paper records.

• Tasks as directed by Laboratory Supervisor.
• Working as part of a team, under pressure to a deadline.
• Gathering accurate information on crop grades, specifications etc.
• Helping to check driver’s paperwork to ensure they are sent to the correct intake pit or bulk tank on site.
< i>Adhere to TASCC code of practice for the Testing of combinable crops and animal feeds by accurately testing the grain and following set procedures.
• Helping to monitor Critical Control Points within the RCMA HACCP system

• To take responsibility for positive release of product to consumer.

Requirements

Essential

• A can do and positive attitude towards all work and challenges.
• Ability to constantly work towards and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach and willingness to undertake extra hours during busy periods.
• High level of pride and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team player.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Desirable

• Previous agricultural experience
• HACCP Awareness.
• Knowledge of TASCC/BRC guidelines. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Due to the location you must have your own transport.

My client is looking for a Lab Technician to support essential laboratory operations within the life science industry. This permanent role is based in Guildford and focuses on ensuring the smooth running of scientific processes and procedures.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the life sciences industry and is recognised for its commitment to precision and innovation. As a small-sized company, they offer a focused and collaborative environment, fostering the development of specialised expertise.

Description

• Sample reception and registration
• Record keeping and quality control
• Preparation of kits for in-house tests
• DNA extraction from various biological materials (blood, buccal cells, saliva)
• Inventory management and procurement of reagents and consumables
• Preparation of SAT (Sperm Aneuploidy Test) samples
• Performing PCR and minisequencing (wet lab)
• Conducting Next Generation Sequencing using the Life Technologies platform (wet lab)
• Performing Karyomapping (wet lab)

Profile

A successful Lab Technician should have:

• A degree or relevant qualification in life sciences or a related field.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting within the life science industry.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols accurately.
• Proficiency in maintaining and handling laboratory equipment.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent organisational skills.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately 23,000 to 26,000 per annum.
• On-site parking for added convenience.
• Opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
• Engagement in meaningful work within the life sciences industry.