Job Description

1. Technical a. Carry out analytical duties manipulating samples and reagents with accuracy, precision, and speed to ensure a high-quality cost-effective service. b.



To follow the standard operating procedures and participate in their regular review and update. c. To undertake routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments. 2.



Scientific a. To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the section senior BMS/lead. b. To participate in research and development and clinical trials as directed by the laboratory Chief/Senior BMS.



c. To participate in the introduction of new equipment or methods into the department. d. To keep up to date with current scientific and technical developments including participation in scientific meetings as appropriate to propose service developments/improvements to the appropriate section supervisor.



3. Clinical a. To work in any section of the laboratory as required. b.



Prioritisation and planning of the daily workload and take part in the daily routine work as required. c. To use guidance (where needed), experience, knowledge, and judgement to make interpretative decisions on laboratory analysis of patients samples and cultures. e.g.



the pathogenic and clinical significance of culture results. 4. Laboratory Informatics a. To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.



b. To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols. c. To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.



d. To enter patient demographics and technical laboratory data on to the laboratory information system. 5. Administrative a.



To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time, and to take appropriate action, for example communicating with colleagues and managers, in the event of a situation arising preventing timely reporting of results. b. To advise the senior or Chief Biomedical Scientist when stocks of reagents and consumables are approaching minimum stock levels. Please refer to the job description for further details.