QC Laboratory Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring all associated paperwork is completed, up to date and filed appropriately.

To read the results of tests, kits and sterility tests and record the results in accordance with laboratory procedures.

To perform identification tests on microorganisms using instrumental and classical microbiology techniques

Validation of microbiology kits and sterility test samples in accordance with laboratory procedures

Performing basic checks and tests on samples which includes accurately reading agar plates and other basic microbiological tests.

To undertake basic microbiological tests such as bioburdens and test on non-sterile samples using a laminar flow cabinet and aseptic technique.

Checking integrity of samples and documentation submitted for testing.

Monitoring of incubation temperatures and storage conditions using the Tutela monitoring system

Disposal of microbiology and other laboratory waste in accordance with laboratory and trust procedures

Assembling deliveries for customers, ensuring drivers receive all items in a timely manner, taking into account schedules when dealing with urgent orders.

To ensure that deviations, change controls and out of specification results are raised as appropriate according local procedures within a timely manner and any required actions are acted upon.

Author controlled forms as appropriate. Approve procedures, forms, methods and specifications as appropriate.

Supervise Assistant Technical Officers working in the microbiology section of the laboratory

To be responsible for ensuring the above workload is completed by team working and planning for expected absences and increased workloads etc.

To inform Internal Operations Lead about any upcoming problems that cannot be solved within the team.

Maintain all equipment according to schedule accurately and to the required standard to ensure performance is maintained.

Prepare, maintain and monitor stocks of consumables and equipment used in the microbiology section of the laboratory

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding and appreciation of microbiology
• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language
• GCSE Maths
• A Science GCSE

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in a laboratory environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a laboratory

Desirable

• Experience of working in a microbiology laboratory
• Experience in a GMP QC laboratory
• Supervisory experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)