Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

Nottingham : Genomics and Molecular Medicine Service ( Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics)

Vacancy for a Full time MLA (Band 2) - fixed term

The post is funded for 37.5 hours per week (1.0wte)

The Genomics and Molecular Medicine department has vacancies in the rare disease and cancer genomics sections for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) (band 2). We would be pleased to receive applications from anyone with an interest in genomics. This job will require attention to detail and an ability to follow procedures accurately. The ideal applicant will have good communication and basic IT skills. Experience of working in a laboratory or NHS environment would be desirable but is not essential. Experience of using computer databases and of handling pathological samples would also be an advantage. The role includes specimen receipt, computer entry and a range of general laboratory duties such as DNA/RNA extraction. The successful candidate will be expected to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) and will provide cover until 5.00p.m. - 5.30p.m. each day. This is NOT a patient facing role.

To discuss this post please contact the Laboratory on 0115 9691169 ext 75207 or e-mail shirley.gardiner@nuh.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

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The post-holder will be involved in the reception of samples and accurately entering patient and sample information onto the laboratory IT systems.

The post-holder will be responsible for various laboratory "housekeeping" duties including regular defrosting of laboratory fridges and freezers, cleaning laboratory glassware and cleaning/sterilising laboratory areas.

The post-holder will also be involved in stock control procedures for laboratory consumables.

About us

The Genomics and Molecular Medicine Service within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust brings together cytogenetics and molecular expertise into one genomics laboratory service, providing testing for a variety of inherited and acquired conditions for the local population of over 2.5 million residents. We are a friendly department with close working relationships with colleagues across Pathology, Clinical Genetics, Cancer Specialities and are a part of East Genomics GLH (http://eastgenomics.org.uk/genomic-tests/genomic-laboratory-hub/).

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is a committed multi- professional team who provide much-valued hospital and community services to residents in Nottingham. It is based in the heart of Nottingham and has three main sites. We provide our services to Nottingham and its surrounding communities. We also provide specialist services for up to 5 million people from across the region.

The Trust has built a good reputation as a place to enjoy job satisfaction and develop professional skills and experience. Our colleagues value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our team are well rewarded for their contribution. By joining us now, you can play a role in shaping our organisation that continues to put patient care first.

Whatever the challenges ahead, we're prepared to face them as one team.