Medical Laboratory Assistant

Unilabs

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Join our Cellular Pathology team at Unilabs, where you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional laboratory service. We're looking for a flexible and efficient individual to assist our histology staff and contribute to the smooth, day-to-day running of the lab.Key Result AreasIn this role, you will be tasked with a variety of key responsibilities that are crucial for the success of our team and the overall organization. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • To assist the MTO, BMS and Senior BMS dissection team with making up solutions and completing logs where required;
  • To ensure that all samples are archived regularly and accurately;
  • To assist in specimen reception routine duties as and when required on a rota basis: booking in and ensuring samples are received and triaged according to their criteria and contractual obligations;
  • To carry out reagent change and daily maintenance of processors and embedding machines;
  • Preparation of department transport bags/boxes for delivery and assist/liaise with the couriers;
  • Partake in the rota for sample discard;
  • Assisting Pathologist at dissection when required;
  • To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills;
  • To undertake any training courses as considered necessary;
  • To maintain the relevant dissection laboratory equipment;
  • To be aware of, and always comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures;
  • To participate in the annual staff appraisals.
Histology specimen dissection and sample receptionParticipate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic Category A Histology specimens which will encompass the following:
  • Receive samples in specimen reception and triage them accordingly for booking in;
  • Booking in samples at specimen reception;
  • Logging any discrepancies and ensuring they are followed up accordingly;
  • Assist MTO, BMS.
The post holder should also:
  • Be aware of knowledge and self-limitations, and have a low threshold for seeking advice;
  • Keep adequate records of specimens dissected, including error logs and topical reflective practices.
Requirements
  • GCSE’s including English, Math and Science;
  • BSc (hons) in Biomedical Science (desirable);
  • HCPC registration (desirable);
  • Previous laboratory experience (experience in a large busy pathology laboratory - desired);
  • Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft;
  • Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved;
  • To participate in the organisation of scientific teaching programmes;
  • Undertake suitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
  • Ability to remain GDPR compliant.

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