Overview
This position is based in the Microbiology Department and involves the analysis of a range of body fluids including blood, urine, faeces, mycology and swabs to assist in the diagnosis of disease and contributes to the clinical care of patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Run analysers, including maintenance, reagent preparation, quality control, reporting and verification of results, and troubleshoot analyser and result issues.
* Prioritise samples according to urgency, ensuring all priority samples are expedited and sent to the section for analysis at the earliest opportunity.
* Analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures.
* Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures in various sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis as demand dictates.
* Report analyser results as appropriate and discuss any errors or issues with a senior BMS.
* Perform routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments and undertake corrective maintenance and troubleshooting when appropriate.
* Prepare quality control material and collate returned results.
* Check that quality control results on analytical procedures are within the stated ranges, in accordance with laboratory policy.
* Maintain the adequate storage of samples after analysis and their correct disposal at the appropriate time.
* Maintain adequate stock and ensure accurate batch receipt and acceptance of stock into use.
Key qualities
The role requires post-holders to be flexible, highly organised, and have values aligned with those of the Trust.
Advert closes on Sunday 3 May 2026.
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