Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant, Watford WD18, £13.50ph, 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.

• 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 work spaces and equipment

• 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!