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6.1 Staff

The postholder will be responsible for their own work and that of other technical staff, including preparing and monitoring staff rotas, under the overall direction of senior staff,

They will participate in the supervision, training and teaching of Genetic Technologists, Clinical Scientists and other staff as appropriate, participating in staff appraisal and recruitment.

6.2 Laboratory

To provide and supervise technical support for the laboratory including arranging cover for staff absence.

To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

To perform genetic analyses, and to present the results to appropriate scientists for checking, interpretation and reporting.

To  participate in record keeping processes, both electronic and paper based and to assist with retrieval and presentation of data as required, including using databases and spreadsheets

To participate in risk management of the department including reporting of adverse incidents.

To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out.

To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables within own working area.

To be responsible for the evaluation, day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

To ensure smooth running of the techniques within area of responsibility and take appropriate steps and trouble shoot as required to maintain and improve quality

To participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality procedures.

To assist in research and development projects as required.

Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures developed for use in the Department. Participate in the development and review of these as required.

To be responsible for the stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables as appropriate.

6.3     Communication

Communicate with a range of people including laboratory staff of all grades/roles - within the department and pathology at North Bristol Trust and other laboratories – suppliers, sales representatives and engineers as required.

Liaise with scientific staff regarding technical matters appropriateness of tests, results and further tests required.

To be point of contact for company representatives

To promote effective team working

Involvement in challenging technical conversations with support from senior staff

6.4     IM +T

To be competent in using the department computer system

To be competent in use of common IT packages

To be competent in the use of specialist analysis software

To be competent in the use of online procurement systems e.g. EROS

6.5 Professional

To take all necessary measures to acquire, improve and apply skills and expertise necessary to perform the duties of the job to a high level of quality, reliability and efficiency. This will include participation courses and further training as required or directed

To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain enrolment on the accredited voluntary register of Genetics Technologists (or equivalent registration scheme e.g., IBMS)

6.6 Equipment

In conjunction with senior staff contribute to the validation, procurement and introduction of new equipment/technologies.

Be responsible for/to delegate as appropriate the management, maintenance and procurement of all laboratory equipment and documentation associated with this including:

Organising and maintaining equipment logs

Organising decontamination logs and ensuring their completion

Organising timely and appropriate external repair and maintenance (e.g. via the manufacturer)

Undertaking timely and appropriate internal repair and maintenance (e.g. via the works department or Clinical Engineering) and ensuring appropriate stocking of parts for this

Devising safe and efficient systems of work with equipment

Assisting with the negotiation of appropriate maintenance contracts

Assisting with the evaluation of specifications and tenders for new equipment

6.7 Special Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will act as technical lead for  a specified area of work under the overall direction of the technical leads. Duties will include:

Management of technical workload, including priority setting and staff management

Management of equipment, consumables and technical procedures including troubleshooting, liaising with the technical lead as required.

Development of automation and new procedures as required.