Biomedical Support Worker - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Norwich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To prepare and process all types of clinical material for microscopy and culture (except those processed at Containment Level 3).

Labelling and preparing patients blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques. To prepare samples for Mycology microscopy and culture. To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists.

To process urine samples to include setting up bacterial cultures and sensitivities, data entry. To process genital swabs including the preparation of samples for microscopy. To assist in the setting up of microbial sensitivities.

Daily maintenance of very complex specialist analytical equipment (including automated EIA and molecular analysers), including initiation of calibration and quality assurance programs referring to senior staff as appropriate.

To perform Enzyme ImmunoAssays (EIA), Immunofluorescence (IF) and other serological assays according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision by BMS.

To perform antibody/antigen investigations using advanced and complex molecular techniques with emphasis on accuracy, timing and contamination avoidance. Please see the attached job description for full details.