Job Description

Are you looking for a career in the medical field that offers a unique blend of administrative and laboratory responsibilities? Manpower is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant on behalf of our public sector client the NHS.

Location: Llanishen, Cardiff

Job Type: Full time

Contract: 3 - 6 months

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45 am - 5.45 pm

Hourly rate: 11.44 per hour rising to 12.08 per hour after 12 weeks.

Start date: Immediate subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

The role
The main duties include:

1. Dispensing, labelling and dispatch of EQA / IQC / QCRM material.
2. General office duties including the data entry of results, packing mail items, filing and scanning.

All activities are performed under the direction of senior staff.

Responsibilities:

Laboratory tasks

1. Labelling of EQA / IQC / QCRM samples.
2. Assisting with dispensing of EQA / IQC / QCRM material.
3. Check and prepare samples and documents for posting.
4. Assisting with the packaging and dispatch of EQA / IQC / QCRM samples.
5. Certain tasks require the use of aseptic techniques and therefore maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of apparatus and work area is required.
6. Check and maintain stock levels of consumables.
7. Preparation of plasticware and equipment for sterilisation.
8. Clean glassware and equipment for EQA / IQC / QCRM production.

Office tasks

1. Carry out general office duties such as and when required.
2. Enter results into Weqas databases.
3. Check and package results sheets and reports for dispatch to participants.
4. Such other duties as, from time to time, may be required.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a medical laboratory setting is preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to concentrate for periods of time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of laboratory information systems

What we offer you

• Weekly pay
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Access to the MyPath Programme

How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application. Apply now with a current CV for consideration.

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