Medical Laboratory Assistant, Cytology

Job Title Medical Laboratory Assistant

Location 1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX

Contract / Hours Fixed Term (12 Months), Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary Up to £27,008 per annum DOE

About Sonic Healthcare UK Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider. Over 3,500 staff work in the UK under The Doctors Laboratory and Health Services Laboratories. Our purpose is to deliver medically‐led diagnostics, innovation, value and long‐term investment to healthcare.

About the role We are looking for a full‐time Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Cervical Screening Department in central London. The role involves sample receipt, data entry and processing of cervical screening samples. The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 to 16:30. Full training will be provided. Positive, proactive, good team player with attention to detail are required.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Discounted gym membership scheme

Cash healthcare plan and cash back on healthcare costs

Sick pay entitlement 5 days first year, 20 days thereafter

Permanent health insurance and death in service cover

Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‐term illness

Employee assistance programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season ticket loan scheme interest‐free loan for travel ticket

Perkbox access to additional staff perks and benefits

Company pension scheme with contributions increasing with service

Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days

Flexible working hours and support for shift‐pattern flexibility

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

Please note WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA.

Vacancy information Vacancy ID: 038007Closing Date: 05-Feb-2026

Contact Contact Person: Julie SmithEmail: LNKD1_UKTJ

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Salary: GBP 23000 - 30000 per year
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