Genetic Technologist Internship- Band 5
Full-time
Internship
Bristol, BS10 5NB, England
1 week ago
See full Job Description attached Staff To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee and other junior staff as.....
See full Job Description attached Staff To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee and other junior staff as directed by Scientific staff. Laboratory To provide technical support for the laboratory under the direction of senior genetic technologists and/or the Head of Section. To perform genetic analyses on patients referred for a wide range of genetic disorders as directed by a registered clinical scientist, to enable reporting time targets to be met. To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols. To analyse/interpret on a first line basis the results of tests for which he/she is responsible, recording results on worksheets, on result sheets in patient files, and on the laboratory database. To carry out technical developments in conjunction with scientific staff, to introduce new techniques into the diagnostic service, so that new tests can be made available. To provide technical support for research and development projects as required. To personally organise allocated work. To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the section. To accurately prepare, maintain and document adequate supplies of reagents and consumables. To be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which he/she is working. To participate in quality assurance procedures, including maintenance records and corrective actions. Assist in the development and review of these as required. Communication To communicate with other members of the technical and scientific teams to provide effective cover for work. IM&T To assist, as is necessary, in recording and maintaining all necessary manual and computerised records of the Department. To use automated analysis equipment and software packages Professional To participate in continued professional development, by attending in-house or external training sessions as appropriate, and maintaining personal training records as required. To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain Registration on the voluntary register and on Health Professions register for genetics technologists when available
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