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Biomedical Scientist at Synnovis
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
The post holder would work across Immunology and Psychiatry and would play a central role in translating research methods into diagnostic assays. Having experience of flow cytometry and ELISA is highly desirable. No state registration is required. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the project working with Dr Dongmin Shao and Dr Mohammad Ibrahim in Clinical Immunology, collaboration of Prof. James MacCabe in Psychiatry.
R&D Lab is a unique partnership between King’s College Hospital and Synnovis with critical importance for developing and transforming the speciality. It provides innovative capabilities to, but independent... from, routine operations.
T he post holder will also be expected to manage associated clinical data, analyse results, write validation and standard operation procedures, contribute to the formulation and submission of research reports, publications, and research proposals, and help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Subject to contract and competence assessment the post holder may perform analytical duties either working alone or as part of a small team.
The role will focus on the development of a new flow cytometry and ELISA tests in Clinical Immunology. The patients and health controls will be recruited by Psychiatry and King’s College London Research Volunteer Recruitment Circular and therefore the post holder will work across these departments. Candidates should have good oral and written English skills. The role will include understanding the diagnostic workflow of the laboratories so that the test developed will be quickly adapted in clinic.
Candidates will need to:
Manage research samples and associated test data
Use the laboratory informatics system (LIMS) to look up information
Process blood samples using appropriate PPE and analyse the data
Develop a flow cytometry method and analyse multiple samples
Develop a ELISA method and analyse multiple samples
Analyse data and modify procedures based on the results
Present data in review meetings with collaborators
Undertake statistical evaluation of the data
Write validation documentation and standard operating procedures
Candidates will need to read and understand the relevant peer reviewed journals that underpin the assay and why the test is being developed
Demonstrate time management and be able to work independently and with collaborators
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London from 1 April 2024, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. The job you are applying for will be based at King’s College Hospital and Blackfriars Hub.
Technical
To safely handle, use or dispose of blood, urine, other body tissue, hazardous and or radioactive chemicals.
To perform manual, and semi-automated laboratory investigations in the R&D laboratory.
To undertake preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for investigations.
To carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advise line manager of situations requiring further action.
To prepare store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
To undertake technical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and quality procedures.
To undertake preliminary fault finding and corrective action when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
To report to the Section manager any instance or event which may cause a delay to laboratory investigations.
Scientific
To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the Section Manager/Clinical Research Lead.
To participate in research and development as directed by the Section Manager/Clinical Director.
To keep up to date with current scientific and technical developments including through participation in scientific meetings if appropriate.
Clinical
To interpret first line laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures. e.g. validation of results, ordering relevant follow-up laboratory procedures, adding technical and approved pre-defined clinically relevant comments, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, informing the requestor of clinically significant result.
Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, and to refer on to appropriate specialists requests for information outside of their area of responsibility.
Quality Assurance
Maintain the quality assurance procedures of the department. Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
To carry out audits to highlight deficiencies in the pre-examination, examination and post-examination processes, as required by the Section Manager / Quality Manager.
To meet the target turnaround times of laboratory investigations and act on information to improve the service provided. To communicate effectively if TAT will be breached.
To participate in audits of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Keep up to date with all tasks required on the QMS system (Q-Pulse).
To adopt a culture of continuous improvement.
To highlight any aspects of the service for which there are concerns about quality.
To make suggestions for improvement.
Risk Management/Health and Safety
Work within the Departmental Health and Safety Code of practice. Awareness of hazards inherent in the laboratory and use of adequate precautions at all times, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the employer.
To report any adverse incidents as set out in Synnovis’s Adverse Incident Policy.
Maintain laboratory equipment in a safe clean working condition. Perform equipment maintenance schedules as outlined in relevant SOPs. Decontaminate equipment prior to servicing by an engineer issue ‘permit to work’ certificates. As per the rota log waterbath temperatures daily and fume cupboards weekly.
To participate in the review of policies and procedures, COSHH and workplace risk assessments.
Continuing Professional Development
Develop knowledge of the significance of medical laboratory work in order to offer the best possible service to the user.
Understand your own role and be aware of the management structure of the department.
Contribute to service initiatives within the laboratory setting.
Laboratory Informatics
To raise / report any technical issues with data flow with the Section Manager and the Applications Management Systems Team on Service Now.
Information Governance: To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
To use the Laboratory Information System (EPIC / Beaker) according to the authorised protocols.
To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.
Staff Training
To support and participate in staff training and development.
To participate in the supervision of the work and performance monitoring of trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and students, in the procedures for which the post holder is responsible.
Administrative
To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of United Kingdom Accreditation Service [UKAS ISO15189 (2012)].
To ensure that results are reported within the agreed turnaround time, and to take appropriate action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers, should there be impediments to this.
To accurately and diligently adhere to the stock management policy.
To ensure departmental resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage.
General
To comply with the policies and procedures of Synnovis and King’s College Hospital NHS Trust.
To keep the workplace and workbenches clean and tidy.
To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork.
To treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
To observe national and local guidance on patient and commercial confidentiality.
To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. UKAS.
To maintain and promote the professional image of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Synnovis.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. King’s has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career.
Over the last 170 years, King’s has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London
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