Biomedical Scientist - London, United Kingdom - Unilabs

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    Job Description

    The Biomedical Scientist - Histology will assist in the smooth running of the laboratory and timely provision of a high quality histopathology service. The primary working relationships will be with the Histology Manager, and the histology staff.

    Responsabilities:

    • To ensure that the specimens are received, booked in, cut-up, processed, cut, stained and dispatched as required to the highest standards, and within agreed turn around times
    • To participate in the workload and assist in controlling the quality and accuracy of the work output
    • To ensure that all samples are archived regularly and accurately
    • To undertake any training courses as considered necessary
    • To use and maintain any equipment within histology in compliance with the policy of the department
    • To be aware of, and comply at all times with Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures
    • Participate in specimen dissection (subject to competency and training)
    • To take part in an annual staff appraisal

    Requirements

    • HCPC registered BMS and member of Institute of Biomedical Sciences
    • Must have worked in histology laboratory before
    • Microtomy & embedding experience
    • 2 years post state registration
    • Good knowledge of histological techniques
    • Health & Safety code of practice
    • Experience of using laboratory based IT systems
    • Experience of accreditation
    • Perform well under pressure and to work to deadlines
    • Commitment to personal CPD
    • To maintain total confidentiality with regards to patient's details