Laboratory Assistant Microbiology

As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer, you will be

responsible for validating microbiology kits and sterility test samples in line

with established laboratory procedures, monitoring incubation temperatures and

storage conditions through the Tutela monitoring system, and ensuring the

appropriate disposal of microbiology and laboratory waste in accordance with

Trust requirements. You will carry out basic sample examinations and

microbiological checks, including accurately reading agar plates, while verifying

that submitted samples and supporting documentation are suitable and meet

required standards. You will manage the preparation of customer deliveries,

ensuring orders are assembled accurately and made available to drivers within

required timescales, with urgent requests prioritised according to delivery

schedules. You will also be responsible for maintaining complete, accurate and

up-to-date paperwork and ensuring records are filed appropriately. You will

support the timely identification and reporting of deviations, change controls

and out-of-specification results, following local procedures and ensuring that

any necessary corrective actions are appropriately progressed.

TO demonstrate commitment

to GMP principles and ensure that day-to-day activities are carried out in

accordance with applicable quality, safety and regulatory expectations,

maintaining a consistently professional approach to laboratory operations.

TO communicate effectively

with Quality Control colleagues, clients and suppliers, responding

appropriately to information received verbally or in writing and maintaining

clear and professional working relationships.

TO work collaboratively with

other laboratory staff to ensure the overall workload is completed within the

turnaround times expected by laboratory customers, contributing positively to

team objectives during busy periods.

TO comply with Trust

infection prevention and control requirements, including appropriate hand

hygiene, personal hygiene and environmental hygiene practices, while completing

required infection control training and updates.

TO demonstrate flexibility

in working patterns in line with service and staff requirements, while

promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive workplace and addressing

inappropriate behaviour, discrimination or harassment appropriately.

TO take responsibility for

maintaining professional development through ongoing education and learning,

identifying development needs and actively contributing to the objectives set

out within an individual Personal Development Plan.

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