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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:
- Dispensing, labelling and dispatch of EQA / IQC / QCRM material.
- 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
- Labelling of EQA / IQC / QCRM samples.
- Assisting with dispensing of EQA / IQC / QCRM material.
- Check and prepare samples and documents for posting.
- Assisting with the packaging and dispatch of EQA / IQC / QCRM samples.
- Certain tasks require the use of aseptic techniques and therefore maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of apparatus and work area is required.
- Check and maintain stock levels of consumables.
- Preparation of plasticware and equipment for sterilisation.
- Clean glassware and equipment for EQA / IQC / QCRM production.
Office tasks
- Carry out general office duties such as and when required.
- Enter results into Weqas databases.
- Check and package results sheets and reports for dispatch to participants.
- 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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