We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Toxicology & Specialist Biochemistry team.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly specialised and dynamic laboratory environment, supporting the work of biomedical scientists to provide testing of clinical and coroner samples.
The successful candidate will play a key role in daily work, providing technical and administrative support to scientific staff, assisting with analysis of patient samples (including drugs of abuse, tacrolimus, FIT testing, amongst others), ensuring high standards of quality and service.
Some of the work involves handling clinical and post-mortem samples, which can occasionally include sensitive or distressing information.
It's therefore important that you can approach this aspect of the job with professionalism, resilience and discretion.
This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and previous experience working within a diagnostic laboratory.
A commitment to patient-centred service, continuous improvement, and collaborative working is essential.
This role would particularly suit someone with experience as a medical laboratory assistant, science technician, or similar, who's looking to build on their skills and develop further within a specialist clinical laboratory environment.
Please note this role is not a training role for biomedical scientists.
Main duties of the job
Duties include but are not limited to:
Receipt and booking-in of samples, including coroner and clinical toxicology specimens.
Preparation of reagents and patient samples for analysis.
Stock taking, ordering, and general stock control to support smooth laboratory operation.
Routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analysers and laboratory equipment.
Assisting with, and undertaking, routine and specialist analysis of patient samples under the supervision of a Biomedical Scientist - including drugs of abuse, and tacrolimus analysis, as well as FIT testing amongst other tests.
Active participation in the training and support of other staff within the department.
Participation in quality management processes including raising non-conformances, assisting with audits and record keeping.
Maintaining high standards of laboratory housekeeping, health and safety, and quality assurance in line with departmental policies and procedures.
There may be the need to participate in additional weekend cover in the main automated lab, following competency assessment, as required
For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route.
Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Science/laboratory related background and experience
Previous experience working in a laboratory environment
Experience as a medical laboratory assistant (min 2 years)
Experience in clinical biochemistry/toxicology laboratory
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check .
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Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.
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It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
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