Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a suitably experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Stem Cell Laboratory.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic individual with an interest in developing laboratory processes to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients. CPP is an excellent place to train and develop new skills, and further study will be supported.
Main duties of the job
All duties must be carried out in
accordance with written departmental Policies and Standard Operating
Procedures.
To perform cleaning and disinfection duties in the
cleanroom and preparation laboratory, meeting aseptic standards where required
Perform daily checks, completing and filing
paperwork
To perform environmental monitoring of the cleanroom
and associated areas.
To transport dry shippers, Nitrogen vessel and cool
boxes to and from the department as required
Handling liquid nitrogen, filling dewers and
shippers
Assist Stem cell team members with routine tasks as
required.
About us
The
Christie Pathology Partnership was formed in 2014 and is a joint venture
between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, the largest provider of
laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe. We provide Pathology services for The
Christie, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe, treating more than
44,000 patients a year.
SYNLAB
is the European leader in delivery of high quality pathology testing and
imaging services. SYNLAB operates in 35 countries across four continents,
employing more than 20,000 members of staff and conducting approximately 500
million tests per annum.
SYNLAB
in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory services, drug and alcohol
testing and food testing. We provide a wide range of testing capabilities and
advanced pathology services through to the most innovative molecular and
genetic diagnostic tests available today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform daily checks, completing and filing paperwork,
preparation of paperwork for harvests and transplants
To perform cleaning
and disinfection duties in the cleanroom and preparation laboratory, meeting
aseptic standards where required
Perform daily checks, completing and filing paperwork
To perform environmental monitoring of the cleanroom and
associated areas.
Sterilisation of objects for use in the cleanroom.
Charging dry shippers under supervision, transporting
shippers to and from the ward, laboratory and storage area.
Assistance with filling freezer tanks, Dewars and Nitrogen
vessel.
Liaise with Apheresis and ward staff , collect and deliver
cellular products and documentation.
Assist Stem cell team members with routine tasks as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform daily checks, completing and filing paperwork,
preparation of paperwork for harvests and transplants
To perform cleaning
and disinfection duties in the cleanroom and preparation laboratory, meeting
aseptic standards where required
Perform daily checks, completing and filing paperwork
To perform environmental monitoring of the cleanroom and
associated areas.
Sterilisation of objects for use in the cleanroom.
Charging dry shippers under supervision, transporting
shippers to and from the ward, laboratory and storage area.
Assistance with filling freezer tanks, Dewars and Nitrogen
vessel.
Liaise with Apheresis and ward staff , collect and deliver
cellular products and documentation.
Assist Stem cell team members with routine tasks as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including English and a science subject.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of laboratory working or cleaning to a high standard.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of asceptic techniques and practices
- Experience of clerical working or data input
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good degree of accuracy & numeracy.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
- Ability to manage time to best advantage
- Ability to adapt efficiently to change
- Able to plan activities within area of work
- High degree of dexterity required
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Aseptic techniques, infection control.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including English and a science subject.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of laboratory working or cleaning to a high standard.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of asceptic techniques and practices
- Experience of clerical working or data input
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good degree of accuracy & numeracy.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
- Ability to manage time to best advantage
- Ability to adapt efficiently to change
- Able to plan activities within area of work
- High degree of dexterity required
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Aseptic techniques, infection control.