Medical Laboratory Assistant


Location
Bangor, Wales
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum
Profession
Medical laboratory assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Shifts on a Rota system
Posted Date
01 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

10 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service

  • Skills

    Ability to work without supervision

  • Skills

    Ability to prioritise workload

  • Skills

    Manual Dexterity

  • Skills

    Basic use of microsoft word and excel

  • Knowledge

    Basic Health & Safety

  • Knowledge

    Basic knowledge of the role

  • Qualifications and Experience

    GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

  • Qualifications and Experience

    Ability to work in a team

  • Qualifications and Experience

    Experience with computer systems

Desirable

6 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Basic Blood Science Techniques

  • Skills

    Welsh Speaker

  • Knowledge

    Quality Control and Assurance

  • Qualifications and Experience

    Laboratory Experience

  • Qualifications and Experience

    Problem solving

  • Qualifications and Experience

    Willingness to learn

Job overview

As a laboratory support worker in blood Sciences the post holder is working under supervision of qualified scientists for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose, 24/7 medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

Main duties of the job

As part of our ongoing service , the Blood Sciences Department in Ysbyty Gwynedd is looking to appoint a part time band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant.

This is a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced Scientists & Science Assistants and will be part of a fast paced laboratory diagnostics service. The successful candidate will need a basic knowledge of laboratory services and be able to demonstrate a capacity to learn and develop with a drive to deliver an excellent service for the benefit of the community we serve; committed to ensuring that our patients are at the heart of everything we do. With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well; working supportively with colleagues; focusing on delivering a quality service and treating others with respect and dignity. We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you’ll have plenty of peer support too.

You’ll also enjoy being part of a close-knit, sociable team, with all the support and training you need to further your skills.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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This advert is for Medical Laboratory Assistant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Medical laboratory assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Shifts on a Rota system. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.

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