MLA - Specimen Reception (Nights)

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Specimen Reception
London, HCA Laboratories – Shropshire House
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts 8:30pm to 8:00am Monday to Friday
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus 12% shift enhancement

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Central Specimen Reception Night shift team at HCA Laboratories, based in Shropshire House in London. This is a vital, fast paced service at the heart of our laboratory operations, where every sample matters and every detail counts. Working overnight, you’ll play a key role in supporting timely diagnostics for patients across our network, within a team that values reliability, precision and shared accountability.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception, you’ll be part of a close, supportive team responsible for the safe and accurate handling of samples at the very first stage of the testing journey. Your work will directly support laboratory teams and clinicians by ensuring samples are processed, prioritised and distributed efficiently. This role offers a high level of autonomy during night shifts, giving you the opportunity to build confidence as you manage workflows, communicate with stakeholders and develop a strong understanding of laboratory processes and systems such as Meditech.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

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