Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Research & Innovation Laboratory Team at York Teaching Hospital.
We are an experienced team with dedicated research specific laboratory staff, currently consisting of 1 Associate Practitioners who, under thesupervision of the Biochemistry Manager, offer laboratory assistance to a range of research studies across York and Scarborough Hospitals.
Please note: the main work base for the post holder will be at York Hospital, with expectations to be able to travel and work at Scarborough Hospital as required. The standard working hours to cover will be between 08:00am and 6:00pm, Monday - Friday, and some weekends may be required.
You will work under the line management of the Commercial Research Manager.
If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role, and would like to thrive in a supportive and scientific role, then thisis the job for you.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated addition to our team, who we expect will be able to help us provide an efficient, high quality and flexible laboratory service in support for various clinical research projects.
• Support clinical trials which require very careful administration and adherence to research protocols & laboratory manuals and is subject to external inspections.
• Support assessments of capacity and capability to deliver laboratory support for new research projects is a substantial part of this role.

About us
For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack - 1
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
419-7553045-MLA-MG
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Formal or vocational lab-based qualification e.g. IBMS Certificate of achievement part 1 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a science subject
• Sound general education-ideally GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English.

Desirable

• Willingness to attend relevant courses and undertake specialist training as required

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working within a clinical laboratory environment

Desirable

• Experience in supporting delivery of clinical research projects
• Experience of supervision and training of other staff
• Good clinical laboratory practice

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Formal or vocational lab-based qualification e.g. IBMS Certificate of achievement part 1 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a science subject
• Sound general education-ideally GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English.

Desirable

• Willingness to attend relevant courses and undertake specialist training as required

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working within a clinical laboratory environment

Desirable

• Experience in supporting delivery of clinical research projects
• Experience of supervision and training of other staff
• Good clinical laboratory practice

Skills Required