Band 6 - Raigmore Hospital
(2026-01 - 2026-03)
- Booking in molecular request into Ultra LIMS
- Preparing high risk samples such as suspected Norovirus in CL3
- Operating Biomerieux EMAG and easyMag extraction instrument and carrying out the required maintenance as well as troubleshooting
- Use of ABI 7500 thermocycler, review run and controls and interpreting results for infections such as herpes and CMV
- Analysing quality control results using Westgard rules /Levy Jennings charts to ensure the test and assay performance has passed
- Operating Seegene STARlet and CFX96 thermocycler to analyse samples for sexually transmitted diseases such Neisseria gonnorhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis
- Reviewing and reporting STARlet results
- Manuel preparation of primer/probe mixes for in-house PCR and controls
- Setting up Viasure PCR assays and analysing run
- Testing stool samples using Genexpert for Norovirus and C.difficle
- Testing urgent respiratory samples such as SARS-Cov-2 using Genexpert
- Carrying out quality assurance procedures such as environmental and EQA testing
- IQC monitoring for molecular assays
Band 6 - Royal Glamorgan Hospital
(2024-12 - 2025-12)
Virology
- Undertaking Semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations
- Documenting all my work and reporting any deviations to senior management
- Carrying out routine operative maintenance on instruments such as daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on Seegene NIMBUS analyser
- Proiritise my workload and report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure to management
- Carrying out environmental monitoring by testing on surfaces, door handles etc
- Analysing respiratory samples using Cepheid GeneXpert and Biofire Film Array Torch and reporting results to clinicians
- Carrying out molecular real-time PCR using Seegene NIMBU analyser for extraction and CFX96 thermalcycler for amplification
- Molecular stool testing using Entericbio Serosep and Roche 480 ii real-time PCR instrument
- Interpretating and authorising results for clinical use
- Communicating technical information and patient results by telephone and email to clinicians and other health professionals
- Carrying out quality control and assurance procedures and appropriate corrective action when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance. Following the laboratory SOP for all my work to ensure quality assurance
Band 6 - Clinical Biochemistry Training - Royal Glamorgan Hospital
(2024-12 - 2025-12)
I work in a professional manner to provide quality analysis and authorisation of samples to aid with the diagnosis and treatment of disease. I carry out work such as analysis of samples, instrument maintenance, running of quality calibration and control procedures and document my findings on LIMS and laboratory logbook. This allows traceability for quality assurance or audit.
- Booking in samples and processing samples using the Roche Cobas 6000 series
- Performing blood gas test using ABL90 FLEX PLUS analyser
- Performing urine osmolarity test using Osmo1 analyser
Band 6 BMS Molecular & Serology - The London Clinic
(2024-04 - 2024-09)
- Authorising and reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation
- Carrying out manual serology test such as TPHA, RPR and ASO
- Knowledge of Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600 Integrated System for serology test
- Carry out laboratory molecular analysis and reporting results
- Operating QIA Stat and GeneXpert for respiratory pathogens
- I have experience operating VIDAS 3 immunoassay equipment for serology test
- Assist the section manager in the daily operation of the assigned section including the supervision of junior staff
- Providing test information and result to clinicians through emails and on phone
- Carrying out quality control procedures such as IQA and EQA. Examining quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action
- Performing calibration to ensure that equipment and reagents are performing well
- Give appropriate advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or test. Ensuring that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy
Band 6 Research - Great Ormond Street Hospital
(2023-08 - 2023-11)
- Booking in and processing participant samples and carrying out extraction
- Carrying out RT-PCR and analysing RT-PCR results
- Preparing reagents and master mix
- Resolving and documenting all deviations and errors
- Carrying out appropriate corrective action when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance
- Plan and organise my work and report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure to management
BMS Band 6 Virology & Microbiology - Kings College
(2021-09 - 2023-07)
Virology
- I have experience in DNA and RNA extraction
- I have experience using Tecan, Kingfisher Flex and Quant studio 7 Real-Time PCR
- I have experience using ePlex system for upper respiratory infection
- I have experience using Cepheid GeneXpert PCR and antibiotic sensitivity testing
- I have been trained to analyse, authorise and report results to clinicians
- I have experience in training and supervising junior staff and attending staff meetings
- Preparing solutions, reagents and aliquoting Covid19 sample for testing
BMS Band 6 Bacteriology - Kings College
(2021-09 - 2023-07)
Bacteriology
- Experience reading MRSA plates and carrying out follow-ups such as purity plate, sensitivity, and reporting results. I also have experience reading CRE and VRE plates, reporting results and carrying out appropriate fellow-up
- Experience on VITEK2 for bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing and MALDI-TOF for pathogen identification and reporting
Trainee BMS/BSW - St George's University Hospital
(2016-12 - 2021-09)
Serology/Molecular
- I have experience in immunoassay techniques such as ELISA and Chemiluminescence (CLIA) immunoassay to detect and quantify antigens and antibodies in a sample
- Knowledge and experience on VIDAS and DS2 equipment for serological test
- Experience using Hologic panther for molecular test
- Experience using Qiagen QiaSymphony SP/AS instruments
Trainee BMS/BSW - Bacteriology - St George's University Hospital
(2016-12 - 2021-09)
Bacteriology
- I have an experience on an MRSA bench. Operating BD Kiestra machine for specimen processing, plate incubation, and digital imaging. I can perform Staphaurex latex agglutination test and carry out sensitivity tests
- Urine antigen test for Legionella and Streptococcus Pneumoniae and reporting results
- I also have experience on urine bench culturing urine samples using Mast Uri System for urinary tract infections. I have been trained on UF1000i flow cytometry urine analyser and SediMax for microscopic urine sediment and reading culture plates
