5 Pathology Assistant 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.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

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.