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,…

Pay rate £13.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 26 August 2026

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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 workspaces and equipment
What We’re Looking For

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! Apply now! 

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