Medical Laboratory Assistant
Core
Prepare samples for analysis, assist with equipment maintenance, and support quality management in a laboratory setting.
Role type
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Builds
Laboratory test results and sample analysis reports
Domain
Life sciences / Clinical laboratory
Required skills
Specimen handling, LIMS data entry, laboratory equipment operation, reagent management, waste disposal, quality compliance, scientific calculations, data entry, attention to detail
Preferred skills
Team collaboration, time management, ability to work without close supervision, customer service
Technologies
LIMS, Microsoft Office, centrifuges, automated analysers, pipettes
Responsibilities
Receive, sort, register and prepare specimens for analysis; Enter patient and test information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, automated analysers and pipettes; Maintain laboratory cleanliness, equipment sterilisation and safe disposal of biological, chemical and sharps waste; Monitor and replenish laboratory reagents and consumables; Prepare and dispatch referral samples to external laboratories; Support quality management activities and comply with laboratory procedures, policies and regulatory requirements; Maintain the secure and confidential handling of patient and laboratory information; Respond to internal enquiries and communicate issues that may impact service delivery; Promote a safe working environment by reporting incidents, hazards and laboratory deficiencies; Deliver excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, customers and service users; Support staff training, maintain competency records and participate in ongoing professional development.