Job Summary
Infection Sciences Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) at Friars Bridge Court. The role involves providing support for a specialist service for complex patients within a progressive, UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited laboratory. The position is 24‑hour, rotating, and requires a commitment to high quality and safety standards.
Position Details
* Band: 3
* Salary: £30,546 to £32,207 per annum (depending on experience)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: VIS7442
* Location: Friars Bridge Court, 41–43 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NZ
Main Duties
* Perform cleaning activities in the laboratory and prepare laboratory equipment for use.
* Perform daily checks on laboratory areas as directed and complete all required paperwork.
* Perform environmental monitoring and waste management activities in a safe way, as required.
* Support and train colleagues in your area as required.
* Support with specimen reception and referrals processing, as required.
* Use departmental resources efficiently and apply good stock management of reagents, consumables and stationery; receive and unpack new deliveries and advise or order when approaching minimum stock levels.
* Report and record all incidents and adverse events under the direction of the senior members of staff.
* Participate in quality management activities including inspections and audits, as required.
* Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to accurately record sensitive patient information, requiring frequent, long periods of concentration, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and following IG guidelines.
* Organise day‑to‑day tasks, identifying and prioritising urgent work to ensure that deadlines are met, and that work is delivered to the highest standards possible. Escalate to senior member of staff, as necessary.
* Safely handle, use and dispose of biological specimens including infectious material or hazardous chemicals according to laboratory and health and safety protocols.
* Understand hazards and risks of working in a laboratory and use adequate precautions and personal protective equipment at all times.
* Answer the telephone, deal with calls politely and professionally, escalating requests when necessary to appropriate senior staff or other departments.
* Adhere to the laboratory SOPs and work with the team to review working practice to maintain a high quality and safe service.
* Perform specimen reception duties, including checking details, receiving and logging patient requests onto the LIMS.
* Process referral specimens, receive samples dispatched from other laboratories and prepare samples for dispatch to other laboratories or hospitals.
* Prepare specimens and perform manual, semi‑automated and fully‑automated laboratory investigations within training parameters and where appropriate under supervision.
* Undertake preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations.
* Process samples under supervision for clinical trials and research and development projects as and when required.
* File samples following appropriate protocols and keep records as required.
* Prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
* Maintain knowledge and skills as identified by line manager. Undertake periodic laboratory training and competence assessment.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Good all‑round GCSE education to grade 4/C or equivalent; or Level 2 Healthcare Science apprenticeship.
Desirable Qualifications
* A Level / BTEC in Science (or higher).
Essential Experience
* Working as part of a team.
* Experience in a busy environment.
* Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office / Google Docs and data entry.
* Experience working accurately with an attention to detail.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in a pathology laboratory environment.
* Handling of biological specimens.
* Customer service skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
* Good written communication.
* Organised and methodical approach.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Accurate following of written procedures.
* Problem‑solving and prioritising capabilities.
* Operating precision instruments and equipment.
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
* Awareness of the role of medical laboratories.
* Awareness of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for previous convictions.
Employer Details
Synnovis Analytics
Friars Bridge Court
41–43 Blackfriars Road
London, SE1 8NZ
Website: www.synnovis.co.uk
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