Perm - Laboratory Receptionist/Administrator - Newmarket/Cambridge

Posted 08 November 2022
Salary £20000 - £22800 per annum
LocationCambridge
Job type Permanent
Discipline Biomedical Science JobsMedical laboratory assistant
Reference42682-1
Contact NameLuke Killeen

Job description

Maxxima’s permanent team are recruiting for a Laboratory Receptionist/Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established laboratory based in the West Suffolk and Cambridgeshire area.

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic sample receptionist to join a friendly Laboratory team, working in our busy, purpose-built specialist veterinary centre. 

Location: Newmarket/Cambridge

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hrs: Full-time Hours 

What’s in it for you?
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
  • 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
On a typical day you will:
  • Receive and process laboratory samples and booking these into our laboratory management system (LIMS)
  • Answer telephone/email queries, and carry out related administrative duties including entering results, posting samples and tracking workflow/outstanding cases
  • Members of the Laboratory Reception Team are the face and voice of this workplace
  • They are the first people that internal and external clients speak to and maintain relationships between the lab and our clinicians
  • They must be a professional and confident communicator, and be able to deal with a busy, fast-paced workplace
  • They need to be highly organised and able to prioritise the workload in busy periods
What will you need to succeed in this role?
  • The successful candidate will have strong written/verbal communication skills, be organised, self-motivated and have a drive for delivering outstanding client and patient care
  • Applicants should be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS office and the ability to quickly pick up our Laboratory information management system
  • A background in a medical or veterinary laboratory or veterinary hospital would be advantageous and those with previous veterinary receptionist or veterinary nursing experience would be very welcome to apply
  • Full training within the role will be provided
  • The laboratory offers a professional and supportive environment and daily opportunities to learn and develop your skills
Unlock your potential:

If you are you looking for a new exciting challenge at the largest private veterinary referral hospital in the UK, currently with over 400+ people with state-of-the-art facilities ranging across anaesthesia/analgesia, cardiology, clinical pathology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care (ECC), internal medicine, neurology/neurosurgery, oncology, orthopaedic/soft tissue surgery, physiotherapy, veterinary pathology.
- please apply today!

What are the next steps?
If the role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please apply now.

If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you.

Feel free to contact Luke Nguyen-Killeen on 02077498280 or Luke.Killeen@maxximagroup.com

We know you'll love working with us, and so would your friends. So why not introduce us and earn some extra money in the process?

The way it works is simple: if you introduce candidates who are not previously known to Maxxima and we are successful in placing them, we will pay you up to £1,500. More information regarding referrals can be found on our website.

About Maxxima
The minute you register with us we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you'll realise we know your speciality inside out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the greatest placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you'll have access to a range of opportunities that can't be found
anywhere else.

Maxxima is proud to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, if you require any reasonable adjustment or support during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.