MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Medical Laboratory Assistant (Histology)
Location: Shropshire House, London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time/Permanent. Service open between 07:00 to 17:00 Mon to Fri. Candidates will be expected to work Saturday shifts on a rotational basis for which there is additional payment
About the Role
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Cellular Pathology Department – Histology, who will assist the laboratory team, which includes scientific and medical team.
The post holder will perform duties as part of the Histology Team under the supervision of Senior Biomedical Scientists, and will participate in the weekly rotation of laboratory areas, including the core laboratory, specimen dissection and specimen reception.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To receive, quality control and booking in of Histology samples
- To assist medical and scientific staff in specimen dissection and sample management according with HTA, RCPath and Department guidelines.
- To carry out equipment maintenance and environmental reading according with Department’s Health & Safety rules.
- To help with consumable stock control, including the collection of goods delivered, as required and the restocking of working areas from storage areas.
- To assist all staff in maintaining high scientific and quality standards within the section and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and UKAS 15189 standard.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in a laboratory
- Effective communication
- Strong team player
- Ability to be flexible with hours & duties where needed
- High level of concentration and work effectively under pressure
HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant roles across HCA Healthcare UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,077 - £25,677 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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