Medical Laboratory Assistant

About Sonic Healthcare Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically‑led diagnostics, innovation, value and long‑term investment to healthcare. About the Role Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant Department: Microbiology Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, CM20 1QX Contract / Hours: Permanent, Full‑time (37.5 hours per week) Salary Range: Up to £25,800 per annum (DOE) The Medical Laboratory Assistant will work in the Microbiology Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. The role involves routine preparation and testing, basic analytical processes, accurate and efficient sample handling under the supervision of a qualified BMS staffmember, and the entry of patient requests into pathology computer systems (WinPath and Helix). The candidate will also perform clerical and technical tasks, assist with handling and distribution of goods, equipment, specimens and reagents, manage the laboratory users’ Helpdesk, and cover shifts for the 24/7 service, including on‑site testing for acutely unwell COVID patients. Responsibilities Perform routine preparation and tests, including basic analytical processes. Accurately and efficiently process samples under the supervision of a qualified BMS staffmember. Enter patient requests into the pathology computer system (WinPath and Helix). Carry out clerical and technical tasks in accordance with sample handling procedures. Assist in handling and distribution of incoming and outgoing goods, equipment, specimens and reagents. Manage the laboratory users’ Helpdesk. Participate in shifts to cover 24/7 service and manage on‑site testing of acutely unwell patients for COVID. Transfer from the PAH hospital site to a new hub laboratory at Croxley Park or the Halo hub lab in Kings Cross when operational (expected 2026). Benefits Training and development opportunities. Annual salary review – no banding restrictions. Discounted gym membership (corporate scheme). Cash healthcare plan – cash back on a variety of healthcare costs. Sick pay entitlement – 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter. Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover. Life Assurance – salary continuation for long term illness (six‑month qualifying period). Employee Assistance Programme. Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest‑free loan for annual travel ticket. Perkbox – additional staff perks and benefits. Company Pension Scheme – contributions increase with service. Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days. Flexible working hours – shift pattern flexibility. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA. #J-18808-Ljbffr