Jobs in London, United Kingdom

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It operates across Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. In the UK, Sonic Healthcare is delivered through The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL), a partnership with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). The company employs over 3,500 staff and provides high‑standard pathology, radiology and primary care services.

Position: Medical Laboratory Assistant
Location: 1 Mabledon Place, WC1H 9AX, London
Contract / Hours: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (5 pm–9 pm Monday‑Friday, 4‑hour shift 1:4 Saturdays; Saturday hours returned as time in lieu)
Salary Range: Up to £27,008 per annum, DOE

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Infection Sciences department, you will support the daily operations of the Microbiology laboratory section. Your duties will include performing routine diagnostic analytical work, booking and receiving specimens, preparing samples according to protocols, maintaining equipment, managing reagent and stock inventories, and liaising with senior scientists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Assist in the daily running of the laboratory section and routine diagnostic analytical work.
• Book, receive and prepare specimens for microbiological investigations according to defined protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring a clean, safe and fully operational environment.
• Track and manage reagent, stock and other laboratory supplies, keeping records up to date.
• Discuss ambiguous test requests with senior scientists or clinicians and answer enquiries from hospital and community staff.
• Participate in training and development opportunities, including internal seminars and online educational material.

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional growth.
• Annual salary review with no banding restrictions.
• Corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms.
• Cash healthcare plan with cashback on dental and optician costs.
• Sick pay: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter.
• Permanent health insurance and death in service cover.
• Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six‑month qualifying period).
• Employee Assurance Programme supporting staff well‑being.
• Season ticket loan scheme: interest‑free loan for travel tickets.
• Perkbox access to additional staff perks and benefits.
• Company pension scheme with increasing contributions based on service.
• Competitive annual leave allowance: 28 days.
• Flexible working hours with support for shift pattern flexibility.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

Mention the vacancy ID (037586) and the closing date (16‑Jan‑2026) in your application. The vacancy may be closed at any time if the employer decides to do so.

We are an equal opportunity employer and appreciate diversity in our workforce.