@TeaAddict235
I’m assuming you’re a lab person so you must already know that microbiology labs aren’t the only labs in the world. Firstly, you must be aware of specimen receptions, where there is very little science and common sense lab protocols in place. Medical lab assistants in place here would only work to sort samples and then do minimal prep to put on analysers. Everything else would be done by qualified biomedical scientists.
Secondly, you must be aware how lab analysers work for blood samples for example. Samples are literally thrown into the analysers. There is no scientific technique needed unless you’re dealing with baby samples, and you’re trained to complete these and signed off by your supervisor and only do these once you’re confident. Overall, there is minimum room for error.
Thirdly, GLP and following GCLP can be taught to individuals without qualifications. I’ve never worked in a lab where there hasnt been at least one or two techs without any GCSE’s or A-levels. Lab techs in private and university labs only need to sort materials, order in goods and wash glassware. For something simple like loading a dishwasher, it’s fantastic pay and there so many opportunities to further yourself.
The surgical instruments cleaning jobs are even easier than lab tech work.
But assuming you know everything about labs, you already know this? Have known dyspraxic, dyslexic, those with other mild learning difficulties, and also those battling depression working in labs. It’s not beyond any one’s capabilities so stop shutting down a suggestion because you think a stranger on the internet doesn’t sound like he should be near a lab.