An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team that provide the diagnostic laboratory service for the NHS Western Isles Hospitals and GPs.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to carry out duties of a technical and administrative nature under the supervision of qualified staff. An interest in laboratory work would be an advantage.
Laboratory duties include specimen reception, data entry, and assisting in specimen processing. Other duties include setting up and maintaining laboratory and point of care testing equipment, specimen discard/autoclaving, stock control, cleaning and disinfection of laboratory equipment. Other appropriate duties may be required to help ensure the efficient running of the department.