Job Description
Company description
Unilabs UK is part of the Unilabs Group. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality diagnostic solutions that will make a difference in patient's lives.
What makes Unilabs stand out as an organisation?
Our Mission: To be at the heart and start of all effective treatment decisions
Our Motto: We give you answers that help give care
Our Manta: CARE BIG
CARE BIG and the Culture Building Behaviours encourage us to focus on the needs of customers; they are at the centre of what we do, and the people who depend upon us to make effective decisions. CARE BIG reminds us that our ultimate goal is not simply processing samples, but finding answers that help improve people’s lives.
JOB TITLE: Medical Laboratory Assistant (Histology)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Specimen Reception Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Histology Services Manager
LOCATION: Based at 24-32 Stephenson Way
HOURS: 37.5 hours a week, working one Saturday and Sunday a month with an alternative day off in the week.
JOB SUMMARY: To be of assistance to all histology staff and assist in the smooth running of the laboratory with particular reference to the cut up room
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Under supervision of Head MLA & BMS)
- Sorting and booking in specimens in cut up
- Assisting at cut up where necessary
- Reagent change and daily maintenance of processors and embedding machines
- Make up solutions as necessary
- Preparation of stock transport boxes for delivery
- Carry out chuck out
- Ensure Cut up room is clean
- Carry out any other tasks deemed necessary to the department.
- To rotate into the main laboratory on a regular basis and assist in the routine duties
- To help with NHS work if required
OTHER DUTIES:
Assist the couriers if necessary
Participate in an annual joint staff review
ESSENTIALS
Ability to manage his/her own time and tasks.
Ability to learn and implement techniques successfully.
Ability to work well with, and relate to others.
Understanding of company health and safety and confidentiality policies
Work well in a team
Flexible
Tidiness and cleanliness
Can do attitude
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- working in a diagnostic lab and histology experience.: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Ref 1
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