Job Description
We are looking for a Veterinary Lab Assistant to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art veterinary laboratory based in the Leamington Spa area. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Veterinary Lab Assistant, Medical Lab Assistant or experience working within specimen reception.
Key responsibilities include:
* Accurately process standard requisitions per approved procedures.
* Remove specimens from transport bags, enter patient, client and specimen data, label specimens and aliquot as needed.
* Sort specimens for distribution throughout the lab.
* Ensure Turnaround Times (TATs) are met.
* Comply with appropriate specimen storage requirements.
* Maintain inventory of specimens after testing has been completed. Ensure all specimens are accounted for.
* Retrieve and prepare add-ons and rechecks.
* Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
* Comply with laboratory Health and Safety procedures.
* Maintain clean and organised work area.
* Restocks supplies as needed.
Knowledge, skills and abilities include:
* Proven laboratory experience ideally within a veterinary or clinical setting
* Attention to detail
* Organised with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills.
* Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and proficient in Microsoft Office
* Strong data processing skills
Benefits include:
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Eyecare voucher scheme
* Free annual Flu jab
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme