Medical Lab Assistant job Help!

Hi, I have gradated with a first class in BSc biomedical science. I'm looking for medical lab assistant job but finding it difficult at the moment. What websites do you apply for this role other than the NHS website? Also is experience required to get into a MLA job as I don't have any experience outside of university.
Thanks.

Hi abdillahifarah90,

First of all, congratulations on getting a first-class degree in biomedical science!

I graduated last year and am also currently working as an MLA. I used the NHS Jobs website to get my job, but also saw other advertisements on Indeed and Totaljobs (though I've not used them so I'm not sure whether they're any good). New MLA jobs are advertised fairly often on NHS Jobs so I'd try to check regularly if you can.

The only lab experience I had was in university as well and I still got the job. It's still experience - and is actually often desirable! If it lists in the job description specific techniques or equipment that you've used, try to mention it in your statement. Also make sure to show how you align with the NHS values.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions

Bethan
University of Exeter Student Ambassador

Hi abdillahifarah90,

First of all, congratulations on getting a first-class degree in biomedical science!

I graduated last year and am also currently working as an MLA. I used the NHS Jobs website to get my job, but also saw other advertisements on Indeed and Totaljobs (though I've not used them so I'm not sure whether they're any good). New MLA jobs are advertised fairly often on NHS Jobs so I'd try to check regularly if you can.

The only lab experience I had was in university as well and I still got the job. It's still experience - and is actually often desirable! If it lists in the job description specific techniques or equipment that you've used, try to mention it in your statement. Also make sure to show how you align with the NHS values.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions

Bethan
University of Exeter Student Ambassador

How long did It take you to get an MLA job after university if you don't mind me asking?