Haematology - Assistant Laboratory Scientist

Job Title:     Assistant Laboratory Scientist

                     – Saturday staff

Reports to:        Head of Department – Sara Unwin

Department:              Haematology

Business unit:   Nationwide Laboratories

Prepared by:  Sandra Wells

Date:                            05 Oct. 2022      

Main purpose of the role

The role of Assistant Laboratory Scientist is focused on supporting the department in striving for customer service excellence in internal and external activities.

They should provide support the team in ensuring that all initiatives are fully implemented and that role model/ambassador behaviour, values and beliefs are adopted across the department.

An Assistant Laboratory Scientist should be able to work well with minimal supervision, whilst also working effectively as a key team member to maximise the overall service delivered. A flexible ‘can do’ approach is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine preparation of blood and urine samples.
• Operation of Advia  analyser.
• Sample reception
• Use of the LIMS system for result entry and data checking.
• Maintaining and correct use of Laboratory equipment.
• Adherence to and maintenance of written Standard Operating Procedures
• Laboratory. general housekeeping
• Responsible for delivering their assigned areas of work, liaising with the Section Head and colleagues as necessary.
• Ensures that internal and external quality control requirements are met.
• Works flexibly and collaboratively.
• Adopts role model behaviour, values and beliefs.

Personal attributes: Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Desirable qualified to A level, BTech  or above
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the important elements of laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Highly customer focused.
• Highly motivated.
• Questions practices and improves.
• Performance and quality.
• Team player.