Genet Tefera

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science and many years of NHS laboratory experience in Associate Practitioner (AP) and MLA roles. Possessing extensive experience in Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Science, I am highly proficient in the operation of automated analyzers, the management of Internal Quality Control (IQC), and the implementation of UKAS (ISO 15189) standards. I am currently seeking a position as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist.

Associate Practitioner at Princess Alexandra Hospital (2022- Present)

• Perform routine Biochemistry testing on Abbott Alinity, Sebia, and ABG analysers in accordance with SOPs.
• Review analytical results, escalate abnormal findings, and perform daily IQC and instrument calibration.
• Support UKAS accreditation requirements and maintain adequate reagent and consumable stock levels.

Advanced Biomedical Support Worker at St. George's Hospital (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Microbiology department

• Operated Roche 6800 system for high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing.
• Prepared lysis buffer, triaged urgent samples, and ran daily IQC and maintenance.

Medical Laboratory Assistant at North Middlesex Hospital (2016-01 – 2020-12)

• Performed clinical laboratory duties across biochemistry and hematology, including specimen collection, preparation, processing, and testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Operated and supported routine testing using Roche Cobas analysers in Biochemistry and Sysmex analysers in Haematology.
• Processed clinical specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, storage, and archiving, ensuring accurate specimen identification and traceability using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assisted Biomedical Scientists (BMS) with analyser loading, temperature monitoring, quality control procedures, and the preparation and dispatch of reference samples.
• Maintained accurate laboratory documentation and ensured compliance with specimen handling, identification, and traceability requirements throughout the testing process.

Phlebotomist at Royal Free NHS Hospital (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Performed inpatient/outpatient venipuncture and accurately labeled clinical specimens.

Medical Laboratory Technician at St. Mary Lab & Assela Hospital (1992-01 – 2005-12)

• Performed manual diagnostic testing (microscopy, POCT, ELISA, blood grouping and cross match).

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science – Middlesex University (2011-01 – 2014-12)

Access to HE Diploma in Science – CONEL (2011-01 – 2011-12)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology in Medical Laboratory Technology – Ethiopia (1989-01 – 1992-12)