Medical Laboratory Assistant

The above role is available at Galway Clinic. This is a temporary (12 months), full time post 37 hours per week.

This role will be based in University Hospital Galway.

The Role:

· Assist laboratory staff with the preparation work for tests.

· Prepare and use equipment as directed by appropriate scientific/ technical laboratory staff.

· Receive and record specimens, ensuring that samples and request forms are correctly matched.

· File and store samples as required and maintain records.

· Collection, delivery, sterilising and washing glassware.

· Dispatch and delivery of specimens, reports and samples as required.

· Prepare, collect and dispose of laboratory waste, excess tissue etc.

· Cleaning of laboratory and laboratory equipment as required, including the de-icing of freezers, etc.

· Monitoring of supplies stocks. Reporting stock shortages to senior laboratory staff and requesting stocks as appropriate.

· Assisting with filing specimens, slides etc.

· Taking, recording and delivering phone messages as required.

· Recording of data on the laboratory/hospital computer system to include: patient data entry; production of bar-coded labels; preparation of worksheets, etc.

· Other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Hospital.

The Candidate:

· Relevant Scientific Qualification (BSc in Biomedical or related Science) - desirable

· Previous experience in a similar role

· Professional approach to work

· Good communication, organisational and team skills

· Flexibility in work practice

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