Precision. Cutting edge technology. The fight against Cancer.
If the above touches you, inspires you to find fulfilment in what you do in your job, this opportunity might be for you. As Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) you’ll be there supporting the scientists and other specialists in the treatment of patients by ensuring precise actions are taken, the environment is fit to conduct this necessary work and you adapt to changing techniques and technologies.
Working in the Stem Cells team, which sits within Blood Sciences, you will be joining a team of scientists at the leading edge of diagnostic therapy. And at The Christie, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe, you will be working with world renowned specialists in their field, a great network to learn from and to develop your skills in this niche discipline.
You might have been working as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in other laboratories and wish to apply your skills in the fight against cancer in this developing field. Or, have the curiosity to learn, to commit yourself to this team for the long term as an MLA.
This opportunity presents to you stability, development and working with a small close-knit team which has a real and lasting impact to the life of The Christie’s patients.
The Department provides laboratory support as an integral part of the HTA and JACIE accredited Stem cell and Bone Marrow transplant programme.
As such, there are strict protocols and quality markers that you’ll need to follow. This is precise therapy with lots at stake. Which will probably trigger in you a drive to develop existing skills sets and bring your own knowledge to the table.
A key element of your contribution will be to ensure the working environment is sterile and equipped correctly to the highest standards. This isn’t just about normal cleaning and preparation, this is working in a highly regulated laboratory undertaking the following, non-exhaustive list of key duties :
- 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.
All duties carried out are in accordance to written departmental policies and operating procedures.
Joining SYNLAB, you will join one of the largest providers of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe.
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
With this exhaustive network, you will join a large family encouraging you to be the best you can be, to support the services we provide our customers and to have a lasting impact on the lives of patients.
Learning and Development is crucial therefore, as you develop your skills in this niche area, there will be opportunities to move up within this supporting post.
You’ll learn new techniques and keep up to date in this field, you’ll access our ACCE competencies training framework to ensure you’ve got the tools necessary to perform at the highest standards and meet your career goals.
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, this post won’t necessarily lead to registration as a Biomedical Scientist, however it will help you develop existing laboratory skills and learn new applications to what you already know.
The purpose of your role is to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. You will also prepare and process clinical specimens for biomedical testing, within operating procedures and protocols. You will be required to work in accordance with the HTA regulations and guidance and JACIE standards and continue with personal development through academic or practical experience. Part of your key responsibilities will include providing leadership and supervision, as directed, of trainee Medical Laboratory Assistants.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- To perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
- Prepare and process clinical specimens for biomedical testing, within operating procedures and protocols.
- Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes.
- Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.
- Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
- Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers
- As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
- To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience.
- Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits, maintaining sufficient stock in the areas it is used, and recording through approved channels as required.
- Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff
- Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (Continuous Professional Development) activities.
Launched in 2014, the Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) is a joint venture between SYNLAB and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. We operate from within on-site pathology laboratories and serve a population of more than 3.2 million.
The Christie Pathology Partnership delivers a high quality, responsive pathology diagnostic service to The Christie and other healthcare providers regionally and nationally. An international leader in research, The Christie is the largest single site specialist cancer centre in Europe.
Our laboratories also provide testing, screening and assay development to support The Christie’s early phase clinical trials, with around 200 trials underway at any one time.
