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Laboratory Technician

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bedford Place, City of Southampton

Laboratory Technician

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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bedford Place, City of Southampton

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 1 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e937d70723f346a4a0feea2c373b95bf

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Full Job Description

This post is for a Higher Level Healthcare Science Support Worker to work as part of a sputum clinical laboratory research team associated with the NIHR Clinical Research Facility and Biomedical Research Centre. The appointee will take responsibility for receipt and tracking, processing, storage and sending of specimens taken as part of the research programmes and may be required to train temporary or visiting scientists in sputum and similar processing as required by their line manager. The clinical trial sputum laboratory provides an essential component of the clinical research pathway, processing samples quickly and efficiently after removal from the participants to ensure optimal results when analysed. This is facilitated by excellent communication both within the team and with professors, doctors, nurses and clinical trials assistants.,

To receive research samples (blood, sputum, saliva, urine, etc for processing.
To perform biological sample processing following defined protocols and procedures.
To perform PBMC processing.
To perform differential cell counting
To log and label samples for storage or transport.
To despatch samples to other laboratories or clinical sites as required.
To maintain laboratory standards in accordance with current and future regulatory guidelines.
To pack and transport samples following current SOPs defining sample processing procedures, packaging and documentation.
Inspect temperature logs for monitoring of fridges, freezers and incubators and take corrective action when required as detailed in the relevant SOP.
Maintain laboratory equipment.
To plan & prioritise own workload making adjustments to plans according to unforeseen circumstances.
To maximise productivity by making the best use of available resources.
To receive, store and maintain stocks of laboratory reagents and consumables.
To perform any other appropriate duties as delegated by the sputum Laboratory Manager.
Use of sample tracking software
To participate in the evaluation of new equipment, techniques and protocols.
To assist in any research and development activities as required.
To handle work arising from NHS, private, commercial and clinical trials organisations as required in accordance with agreed protocols and quality standards. This will include the following:
To assist with specimen collection and processing of samples arising from NHS, private, commercial and clinical trials organisations according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
To handle and analyse a range of biological material including but not limited to sputum, saliva, blood, urine, faeces and body tissues.
To perform differential cell counting on a variety of respiratory samples.
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 manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures
To handle chemicals according to COSHH regulations.
To collect laboratory and confidential waste and dispatch for safe disposal.
To take responsibility for the safe use of laboratory equipment used personally and by other team members/students/trainees.
To handle a range of tissue samples and other infectious material according to category II containment procedures.
To deal with spillage of samples/chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner when necessary.
To resolve and respond to study specific queries.
To handle telephone enquiries and communicate results to other departments and outside agencies in accordance with laboratory protocols and in compliance with Data Protection Act.
To enter test results and predefined comments into the laboratory computer systems.
To communicate problems to scientific staff when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods.
To communicate with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and staff from external organisations and deal politely with all service users.
To communicate stock levels to appropriate personnel to facilitate reordering.
To participate in section meetings and feedback information/ suggestions for improvements in local policies and procedures.
To report adverse clinical incidents to scientific staff.
To assist with tours of the Clinical Research and respiratory laboratories.
Undertakes Statutory and Mandatory training as determined by the Trust.
Perform all other training as required for clinical trial legal and protocol compliance., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.