Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplies Assistant to join our team and support laboratory services across Essex, including Basildon Hospital, Southend Hospital, and the Pathology First HUB.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring laboratories are fully stocked and operating efficiently. Responsibilities include ordering supplies, processing deliveries, organising and replenishing stock, carrying out inventory checks, and maintaining accurate records. The role also involves supporting waste management and sterilisation processes while adhering to laboratory procedures and safety standards.

Main duties of the job

• To collect from hospital stores, and accept from couriers, deliveries of laboratory  supplies. Unpack, and distribute to the appropriate laboratories and storage areas.
• To receipt stock into the computer using the inventory management software, print labels and label items to enable tracking.
• To assist in recording stock consumption by scanning items into the inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for supplies accurately and in good time using the inventory management system.
• To escalate any issues to the supervisor or manager to investigate and resolve problems  with orders and supplies.
• To replenish stocks from main laboratory stores to several locations, including  departments, wards, cupboards, fridges and phlebotomy trolleys, and to receive orders, pick pack and dispatch goods to community locations.
• To maintain levels of blood culture packs, ensuring there are adequate packs made up to meet demand.
• To ensure laundry (dirty laboratory overalls) is prepared for collection; unpack and distribute clean laundry.
• To collect and segregate bagged laboratory waste into the appropriate bins.
• Responsible for cleaning and/or housekeeping tasks as needed, including removing clinical and other waste.
• Will be expected to complete any other tasks commensurate with the job role.
• Working schedules per rota Monday – Friday, we require flexibility, but standard shifts are 8am-4pm.

Working for our organisation

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.
We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.