Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level

The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular Pathology which is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. We provide an in-house diagnostic service for cancer and rare disease testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory and are also engaged in the development and ramping up of the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our Wessex patients To work in a section of the laboratory as required, covering both wet and dry work To despatch samples to other laboratories as required To perform automated, semi-automated and manual laboratory investigations. To operate complex electronic equipment according to laboratory and manufacturers guidelines. To prepare reagents and ensure they are stored and used according to manufacturers guidelines and laboratory procedures.
Processing clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, tissues and blood samples. Setting up a range of routine automated and manual laboratory tests. Record temperatures and relevant quality control data. To communicate problems to scientific staff when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods Under supervision, carry out a range of tasks within a section that may involve planning and organising workload. Using computers for data entry and report generation. Perform duties according to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures. Maintain laboratory stocks in each section. Safely use and maintain a range of laboratory equipment including centrifuges, analysers, microscopes and incubators. To participate in the training of new, or less experienced Support Workers in the section. To participate in equipment and methodology validation, if appropriate, to the section. Perform audits under the
supervision of the audit officers and perform appropriate quality control when required. To be adaptable to change and to work flexibly in all sections of the laboratory as required. Attend courses and maintain appropriate levels of training as necessary. To maintain effective communications with line managers and to ensure any technical failures, anomalies or unusual findings are brought to the attention of senior staff and are documented appropriately.