Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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“This role is only open to applicants who are a part of any Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Trust.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basingstoke. The successful candidate will process and analyse a range of pathology samples and body fluids to aid in disease diagnosis. Key tasks include running analysers, sample preparation, quality control, and reporting results. The role requires commitment to a 7-day service, including weekend working.
Key responsibilities
- Process and analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures.
- Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures on a rotational basis.
- Perform routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments and troubleshoot issues.
- Prepare quality control material and collate results.
- Check quality control results on analytical procedures are within stated ranges.
- Maintain adequate storage of samples after analysis and ensure correct disposal.
Essential criteria
- English Language GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved
- Experience of handling electronic data 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Effective keyboard skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Effective communication skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Effective organisational skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Can deal with unpleasant material 0 -poor, 1 adequate
Desirable criteria
- Science GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved
- Previous laboratory experience 0-poor, 1-adequate
- Experience of training others 0-poor, 1-adequate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
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Job summary
This role is only open to applicants who are a part of any Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Basingstoke site).
The role involves the processing of a range of samples and body fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and hence you will be contributing to the positive outcomes for our patients. Tasks include, but are not limited to, running of analysers , sample and reagent preparation, quality control, reporting and verification of results, as well as troubleshooting any issues which may arise.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, well-motivated, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be committed to the provision of a high quality laboratory service. You must also have good typing skills and a background in science subjects to GCSE level and experience in using computers would be an advantage.
Commitment to the provision of a 7 day service is a necessary requirement for this post and the successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in weekend working.
Main duties of the job
o To process and analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures.o Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures on a rotational basis as demand dictates.o Perfo
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