Laboratory Technician Hampshire
Job description
Your role and responsibilities
As a laboratory technician, you will be responsible for running all internal biological samples for patients along with processing samples for external testing. You will be responsible for the daily upkeep of the in-house laboratory, administrative work, ordering supplies and machine maintenance.
A large part of the position will include Liaising with the clinicians, nurses, and external laboratories.
You will be expected to join the weekend rota 1:3 Saturdays working 09:00-13:00
To be considered for this role, candidates must:
- Work well in a busy environment
- Have a proactive ‘can do’ attitude
- Have good time management
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- be meticulous in their work
- have good written and verbal skills
- have the ability to work well under pressure
- be organised
- Have an excellent telephone manner
- Have basic IT skills
- be over the age of 18
- be eligible to work in the UK
Previous experience working in a laboratory environment is desired but not essential as full job training will be given.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
About us
Since 2006, we’ve been one of the country’s leading veterinary specialist referral hospitals with vets and their teams caring for small animals every day.
Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the administrative teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.
We accept referrals for Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Physiotherapy as well as Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and a Pain Clinic.
We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.
You can find us in Hampshire, just south of Winchester, close to the M3 and national and international transport links. We are in a serene countryside setting with state-of-the-art facilities and are available to look after pets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our vision is to be the south of England’s multi-disciplinary veterinary referral hospital of choice, where referring vets, clients and their pets receive the best possible care.
Our mission is to create an inspiring, inclusive, professional environment where the team are empowered to work together to consistently deliver exceptional care and service.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
