Lab Assistant Job Opportunity at NHS | Apply Now
Lab assistant job opportunities in Scotland are growing rapidly for candidates passionate about laboratory sciences and healthcare services. NHS Scotland is now hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Biochemistry North Glasgow department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This biology job offers an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading healthcare systems while developing hands-on laboratory experience in a professional clinical environment.
- Job Position: Medical Laboratory Assistant – Biochemistry North Glasgow
- Job Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Department: Biochemistry North Glasgow
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 – £31,409)
- Job ID: 249236
About the NHS
Lab assistant job seekers looking for a trusted healthcare employer can explore this opportunity with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. The organisation employs approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles and delivers acute hospital, primary care, mental health, and community services to more than 1.15 million people.
Working with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde provides employees with access to structured training, career development opportunities, and a supportive laboratory environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Lab assistant job opportunities like this involve supporting the safe and effective delivery of laboratory services within the Biochemistry department in North Glasgow. The successful candidate will help process routine and specialist samples that support important clinical decisions.
This biology job is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, motivated, and interested in building a long-term career in laboratory services. Employees will work within one of the UK’s leading biochemistry laboratories while contributing to accurate sample preparation and laboratory operations.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Biology job applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Relevant educational qualification such as Highers including Biology or equivalent science-based qualification
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work accurately in a high-volume laboratory environment
- Basic IT and keyboard skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and telephone skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team while following strict laboratory protocols
- Willingness to undertake vocational training and professional development
Key Responsibilities – Lab Assistant Job
Lab assistant job responsibilities within the Biochemistry laboratory include:
- Receive, identify, and prepare patient specimens accurately according to standard operating procedures
- Centrifuge, separate, aliquot, and dilute samples for analysis
- Operate laboratory systems and equipment, including Telepath and sample storage systems
- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment
- Prioritise workload effectively in a busy laboratory setting
- Respond professionally to telephone and in-person enquiries
- Participate in shift rotas, including evening and weekend duties when required
