Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology

About the role

Are you looking to work in a busy health care science environment?

As Medical Laboratory Assistant , you will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists within the Histology team in a supporting role, to ensure the smooth and accurate reception and processing of patient samples.

Your day to day duties will include sorting, matching, labelling, preparing samples for analysis and entering data into the Laboratory Information System.

A workplace that invests in you

• Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
• Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A standard police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

A provisional interview date has been scheduled for 01 October 2026.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at

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