Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Histology

Main responsibilities: • To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures. • Interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures • To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure, but be fully involved in the resolution of such events. • To develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service. • To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers. • Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff. • To use departmental resources efficiently and ensure reagents and consumables are ordered when approaching minimum stock levels. • To participate in the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety documentation including COSHH and workplace risk assessments by commenting or proposing changes. • To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. • Act appropriately in the event of a technical/analytical non-conformity and appropriately inform the Section Manager. Decide with appropriate liaison with senior staff the subsequent level of investigation and reporting. • Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff. • To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance the ISO15189 standard. • Promote a culture of quality throughout the laboratory. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities: • To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures. • Interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures • To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure, but be fully involved in the resolution of such events. • To develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service. • To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers. • Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff. • To use departmental resources efficiently and ensure reagents and consumables are ordered when approaching minimum stock levels. • To participate in the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety documentation including COSHH and workplace risk assessments by commenting or proposing changes. • To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. • Act appropriately in the event of a technical/analytical non-conformity and appropriately inform the Section Manager. Decide with appropriate liaison with senior staff the subsequent level of investigation and reporting. • Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff. • To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance the ISO15189 standard. • Promote a culture of quality throughout the laboratory. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders