Job Description
We are actively recruiting an Associate Practitioner (equivalent to a Band 4 Medical Laboratory Assistant) to join our dynamic and fast-paced pathology laboratory team based in Windsor, Berkshire.
Please Note: due to the location of our laboratory, there is no access to public transport and therefore all candidates need to be drivers with a full licence and access to a car.
The "What" - The Role:
Reporting into the Pathology Laboratory Manager, the Associate Practitioner is responsible for supporting the technical and operational activities within Viva Health Laboratories' pathology department. This role involves performing routine laboratory tasks, processing samples, and ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards.
Collaborating with key stakeholders, including the Pathology Laboratory Manager, Biomedical Scientists, and laboratory staff, to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient service.
Key Responsibilities:
Sample Testing & Reporting:
1. Receiving and preparing pathology specimens for analysis, ensuring accurate documentation;
2. Performing analyser’s daily, weekly and monthly maintenance with troubleshooting any occurring errors;
3. Performing daily assay calibration and QC under the supervis...