Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Biochemistry Department for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our hard working and friendly team.

We operate a busy 24/7 365 service supporting the Acute Trust and Primary care. Core hours are 9 am – 5:30 pm, however flexibility is required and the successful candidate may be required to work between the hours of 8am-8pm.

The department currently processes approximately 350,000 requests per year and 5 million tests per year. To meet this demand the laboratory is well-equipped with a varying degree of tracked and standalone automation. The department is approved for training by the IBMS, and all staff are encouraged to participate in CPD.

We will shortly be working with Mersey and West Lancashire Pathology department as part of East Hub within the Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology Network.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside qualified staff to prepare samples for analysis, undertake sample testing and to performance maintenance on complex equipment to ensure continuous service provision. The successful candidate will work with a variety of sample types including blood, urine, stool and cerebrospinal fluid.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Perform complex tests on patient samples or quality control material in accordance with SOPs independently or under the direction and/or supervision of qualified staff.
• Maintain adequate records of tests performed.
• Prepare samples and specimens for analysis in accordance with SOPs and document accordingly.
• Prepare reagents for various analytical techniques
• Set up and check complex equipment for correct and safe operation.
• Undertake maintenance on complex equipment according to current SOPs.
• Have input into departmental technical/scientific procedures & policies.

The Biochemistry laboratory is fully automated with a Siemens Aptio track and analysers, connected to a number of pre and post analytical modules. In addition the are a number of stand alone analysers.

The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and daily set up of a number of standalone analysers, along with communication of patient results.

The Laboratory uses CGM MOLIS as the laboratory information management system.

Please see the attached JD and Person Specification for a full Job Description.