Technical Lead - London, United Kingdom - Synnovis Analytics

Synnovis Analytics

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will develop new tests to the point of service entry to include complete validation and verification according to ISO15189 standards.

The new testing methods may include DNA extraction from a variety of sources, PCR based assays for molecular genetics disease, MLPA, Next Generation Sequencing assays and other technologies as applicable.

The post holder will if required by the Genetics management team be required to support the day to day running of the laboratory; including being involved in managing DNA extraction from a variety of sources, DNA processing for receipt and export, PCR based assays for molecular genetics disease, MLPA, Next Generation Sequencing assays and Pre-Implantation Diagnosis assays.

The post holder will be responsible for the training of staff on specified equipment held by the laboratory, and will participate in evaluation, validation, and implementation of new tests and equipment.

Professional/clinical activities To develop new tests as indicated by the R&D Lead and other Genetics Operations Leads as well as improve the efficiency of existing tests.

Keeping accurate and legible records of all tests and experiments To perform a range of indicated molecular biology tests for purposes of screening for gene variants and testing for specific variants, as required.

This includes all stages of the process from the preparation of DNA samples, performing the test, analysing and interpreting the results, entering the data on the database and report writing.

Interpretation of results and report writing for unusual or complicated cases to be done in association with a senior member of staff.

The post holder should aim to complete all work within the target reporting times. Whenever a target reporting time cannot be achieved the case should be discussed with a senior member of staff.

Some of this work is performed via a weekly rota, and may include the possibility of some weekend and Bank holiday cover, if required.

Extraction of DNA from prenatal samples such as chorionic villus and amniotic fluid as required.

Back-up for extraction of DNA from blood and other human tissue samples and associated administration duties including rotas, as required.

Back-up for collection of blood samples from specimen reception and associated administration duties including rotas, as required. Preparation of solutions and reagents and maintaining detailed records of such, as required. Organisation and completion of work in an orderly manner before taking annual leave.

Annual leave is not to be taken at the same time as the back-up person for the duties(s) covered. Adherence to ACGS and other relevant best practice guidelines. Strict adherence to the guidelines in the Standard Operating Procedures for avoiding sample mix-up.

This includes the use of checklists at all appropriate stages of a procedure and performing appropriate sample checks and signing checklists for colleagues when required Preparing and maintaining up to date versions of the Standard Operating Procedures for the duties assigned.

Strict adherence to the laboratory and departmental safety regulations and quality manual. Participation in external and internal quality control programmes.

Education and Development To participate in Continuing Professional Development activities in order to maintain up to date knowledge and skills, and maintain membership of the AHCS Genetic Technologists Register.

To participate in an annual appraisal with a senior member of the Laboratory and be assessed against competences of the role.

Perform other duties as appropriate to the grade as requested by the Operations Lead.

Administrative Assist in ensuring laboratory record keeping is accurate and in compliance with good work practices as required for ISO15189 standards.

Undertake work file management to ensure all results are reported with agreed turnaround time Effective communication with laboratory and medical staff to ensure that specimens are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion Enter patient results onto laboratory computer system as and when required Handle telephone enquiries from service users and where required communicate test results as per departmental protocol Liaise with GP surgeries, hospital clinics and other departments within Pathology To use information systems, specialist and general software, in data entry and the collection and interpretation of information to assist in the provision of laboratory services General Compliance with local and national policies for the safe secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information Maintain integrity and accuracy of laboratory database where appropriate Be proactive in escalating any possible issues that may impact on service delivery to senior colleagues Follows policies within own work area and proposes changes to such policies Responsible for the planning and organisation of own workload Assist in the