Medical Laboratory assistant

MCS is partnering with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a dedicated, detail-oriented professional to join their Laboratories, Surgery and Specialist Services directorate as a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant. Based within the Belfast Trust Laboratories, this is a vital role supporting the technical and practical delivery of a comprehensive laboratory service. This isn't a role for someone who wants a standard 9-to-5 routine.

This is for an adaptable laboratory professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to support critical clinical operations. Requirements: Qualifications & Experience: 1 year's relevant laboratory experience. Availability: Ability to fully cover a 24-hour service, including extended working days, overnights, weekends, and bank/public holidays as part of a conditioned 37.5-hour work week.

Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, and a highly flexible approach to work. Your Responsibilities: Sample Reception & Pre-Analysis: Performing general sample reception duties, sorting and distributing specimens, processing data within the labs, and handling the layout and distribution of lab reports. Technical Assistance: Preparing specimens for analysis, operating and loading various analysers and instruments under supervision, and handling basic troubleshooting or recording maintenance faults.

Equipment & Stock Maintenance: Carrying out day-to-day equipment maintenance (including cleaning and calibration procedures), keeping a clean working area, and managing stock levels of essential consumables. Laboratory Support: Preparing required solutions/reagents, securely removing and disposing of laboratory waste according to departmental procedures, and assisting with the delivery and storage of incoming goods. Team Collaboration: Liaising closely with section heads regarding daily workloads, mentoring and training new or rotating staff, and attending team meetings.

Why This Role? This role offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career within a specialised branch of healthcare science. You will work within a supportive team environment that champions high standards of personal accountability and public service confidence.

The Belfast Trust is deeply committed to ensuring a clean, safe, and collaborative workplace where all staff contribute directly to high-quality patient care and infection prevention. What's on Offer: Competitive Salary: Band 3 £12.75/h | Shift-inclusive conditioned 37.5-hour week. 24/7 Operations: Ideal for those seeking dynamic shift patterns. Professional Growth: Gain hands-on exposure to advanced analytical instruments and structured competency training.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Corey Hillis on . You must have eligibility to work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to produce original educational certificates and may need to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority if working in regulated activities.

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