Laboratory Technician Job Torquay area,Devon and Torbay England UK,Healthcare

To actively participate in the day-to-day activities of the diagnostic laboratory operation ensuring all tests are carried out to the highest quality and within the agreed turnaround times.
Assist in delivering a market leading pathology service to all clients.

Core Competencies

Work safely in the laboratory - following all relevant SOP's, health and safety, risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
Understand and follow all quality procedures to meet the required quality standards
Understand and comply with any internal or external regulations relevant to the workplace
Maintain excellent housekeeping, including laboratory maintenance procedures, cleaning, and decontamination
Understand and perform management, control, and disposal of laboratory waste
Always understand and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices
Undertake any mandatory training as required by the business

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine investigations and participate in daily scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section
Participate in the receipt, recording, storage, allocation, and disposal of specimens - also identifying and resolving issues effectively
Participate in the input, retrieval, and analysis of data, seeking advice from a senior colleague where appropriate
Participate in the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and working areas
Prepare reagents and other materials for routine laboratory use following appropriate SOP's
Perform general laboratory duties as assigned by the lab manager - e.g., Temperature checks
To work in accordance with SOPs at all times
Utilise the laboratory LIMS and other application software to authorised protocols
To actively participate in ongoing training and further learning / CPD where appropriate
Plan and prioritise work allocations - responding to the needs of routine and urgent activities
To contribute to the internal and external QC/QA procedures and highlighting concerns to a senior colleague
Assist with telephone enquiries to and from the department
Assist with writing and updating SOPs used within the laboratory
Requesting and maintaining stock in an efficient way, ensuring correct supplies are always available
Ensure quality assurance reports for their designated section are maintained, issues highlighted and reports available for review by the management / quality team
IQC is checked and signed off daily and any issues are raised with a senior colleague
Participate in the training of other staff members when authorised and to assist with supervision of less experienced staff
Ensuring results are reported within expected TAT's
Ensure laboratory maintenance is being performed and any quality assurance procedures are followed
Provide information for business cases when asked by an appropriate manager
Participate in test validation or external studies where appropriate
To undertake any other reasonable duty when requested to do so by an appropriate manager

Other

Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.
Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of Zoetis.
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within time frames specified.

Safety

To observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required
Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents
Participate in risk assessment monitoring
To ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP's
To comply with VPG policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies
Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.

Skills & Experience

The candidate must possess relevant experience within the laboratory
A good working knowledge of principles underlying testing procedures.
Ability to train other technical staff where authorised and appropriate
An ability to work in a systematic manner. Be able to work independently to complete allotted tasks in a time-sensitive manner with a high attention to detail.
High degree of dexterity required…