Advanced Biomedical Support Worker - St Georges University Hospital
(2025-07 - 2025-10)
- Morning Maintenance Conduct by reviewing and authorising the results from the previous day.
- Quality Control Perform the manufacturer's Quality Control (QC) and Internal Quality Control (IQC) procedures for the morning.
- Worklist Preparation Print the daily worklist to organise and process the day's samples.
- QC and IQC Verification Verify that both QC and IQC results meet the acceptable criteria.
- Data Recording Record all results in the UNITY system and review the data for compliance with standard deviation limits.
- Reagent Management Document all reagents used in the designated Excel sheet.
- Stock Monitoring Check the reagent and consumable stock levels. Inform the Senior Staff Member of any low-stock items requiring replenishment.
- End-of-Day Verification At the end of the day, perform IQC testing to confirm the reliability and suitability of the results before final authorisation or rejection.
- Perform daily maintenance at the end of each day. Performing weekly maintenance at the end of each week. Carry out monthly maintenance at the end of each month, following the manufacturer's and laboratory's maintenance schedule.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - HCA Healthcare UK Laboratories
(2021-12 - 2024-10)
- Processed, sorted, and distributed diverse clinical specimens, including blood and stool, adhering strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good clinical practice (GCP).
- Identified and resolved discrepancies such as mismatched or missing patient details, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined COVID-19 and MRSA testing workflows by unpacking, separating, and organising large volumes of swabs efficiently.
- Prepared and verified samples for international shipment, applying IATA standards to uphold safety and compliance.
- Trained and supported new staff in Meditech system operations and addressed daily queries, fostering confidence and improving team competency.
- Documented sample processing and booking activities meticulously, maintaining traceability and ensuring readiness for audits.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to resolve laboratory queries, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Medicine Online Ltd
(2021-08 - 2021-10)
- Supported the efficient handling of COVID-19 samples by unpacking, racking, and recording specimens for extraction.
- Operated BIOBASE and Zybio extraction kits, ensuring accurate quality control and adherence to established protocols.
- Prepared and calibrated reagents, including Master Mix, for PCR testing, ensuring optimal conditions for accurate results.
- Conducted precise pipetting and centrifugation of samples, achieving reliable outputs for real-time thermal cycler PCR machines.
- Interpreted PCR results, identifying failed or positive samples, and collaborated with customer service teams to communicate outcomes.
- Ensured the accurate labelling, storage, and documentation of samples, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting audit readiness.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
(2020-09 - 2021-07)
- Disinfected laboratory equipment and hoods to uphold stringent health and safety standards in compliance with COSHH regulations and policies held by the Institute of Child Health.
- Prepared and calibrated reagents such as Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) and Dimethyl Sulphoxide (DMSO) for sample processing.
- Processed and cryopreserved peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), following precise protocols to ensure viability and integrity.
- Managed laboratory workflows by receiving and preparing samples, conducting dilutions, and executing processing tasks precisely over multi-hour durations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all sample processes and inventory, ensuring audit-readiness and traceability.
- Collaborated with research teams to resolve technical challenges and optimise sample processing.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Francis Crick Institute & Health Services Laboratory
(2020-09 - 2021-07)
- Logged and labelled incoming samples precisely, ensuring data entry accuracy in Winpath.
- Scanned forms and prepared specimens for transportation, maintaining compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Aliquoted and processed clinical samples for PCR testing, adhering to study protocols and good clinical practice (GCP).
- Created and maintained an Excel-based inventory log for cryo-boxes, documenting frozen samples' location and storage conditions.
- Coordinated sample shipments to external sites, including those requiring dry ice, ensuring proper packaging and regulatory compliance.
- Addressed daily queries from multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Performed thawing and aliquoting of transport media, accurately logging all activities to maintain traceability and audit compliance.
Medical Technical Officer – LWENC Research Lab - National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery at UCLH
(2019-06 - 2020-01)
- Oversaw daily operations for a laboratory supporting 50 phase 1 clinical trials, ensuring smooth workflows and adherence to GCP guidelines.
- Processed and shipped biological samples to various destinations, maintaining chain of custody and compliance with international shipping regulations.
- Managed laboratory inventory, ordering consumables and coordinating equipment calibrations to meet operational needs.
- Liaised with external vendors to organise annual equipment servicing, ensuring uninterrupted functionality and compliance with quality standards.
- Attended and contributed to Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), providing expertise on laboratory processes and ensuring alignment with trial requirements.
- Created detailed freezer sample logs using the T-scan system to facilitate traceability and support regulatory inspections.
Medical Technical Officer – Research Lab - National Institute for Health Research at UCLH
(2018-01 - 2019-06)
- Supported over 100 clinical studies, including early-phase trials such as Arginase, OX-40, Couplet, AZD 8186, and AZD 6738, by ensuring precise sample processing and timely shipping.
- Set up and calibrated laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, to meet study requirements.
- Conducted sample aliquoting and prepared shipments to international destinations, ensuring compliance with IATA regulations and study protocols.
- Performed routine maintenance of laboratory hoods and centrifuges, maintaining a safe and compliant research environment.
- Collaborated with research teams to collect and organise study kits for upcoming trials, ensuring all materials were prepared and available on schedule.
- Maintained accurate documentation, including requisition forms and freezer logs, to ensure traceability and support audit readiness.
- Responded to study-related queries, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Supported quality assurance by defrosting freezers, cleaning equipment, and ensuring laboratory spaces met health and safety standards.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Nuffield Health
(2017-10 - 2018-01)
- Performed daily maintenance of laboratory equipment, including the Daytona analyser and pocHi haematology analyser, ensuring accurate functionality and readiness for patient testing.
- Conducted quality control (QC) checks and point-of-care testing (POCT) for haematology samples, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Processed and booked samples, including urine and faecal samples, utilising dipstick and haemoccult test kits to deliver accurate and timely results.
- Prepared and dispatched send-away samples, ensuring proper labelling, documentation, and compliance with transport regulations.
- Recorded patient results in the VI system.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Charing Cross Hospital
(2017-09 - 2017-10)
- Received and logged microbiology samples from multiple hospitals, ensuring traceability during data entry.
- Disinfected workspaces and maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment.
- Sorted, prepared, and distributed specimens to designated departments, optimising workflow efficiency.
- Addressed telephone enquiries from healthcare professionals, providing timely and accurate information on sample statuses and laboratory procedures.
- Ensured all specimens were correctly labelled and prepared for analysis, minimising errors and delays.
- Supported administrative tasks, including booking and tracking samples.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Royal Free Hospital
(2017-02 - 2017-08)
- Assisted healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, by providing efficient support for sample collection and processing needs.
- Sorted and distributed a wide range of clinical specimens.
- Logged and tracked sample information in laboratory systems. Performed routine technical and clerical duties, such as sample preparation and documentation.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
(2014-09 - 2016-11)
- Sorting samples and distributing them to various sections within the haematology department and to different hospitals as required.
- Verifying patient details and scanning samples using laboratory equipment.
- Preparing bone marrow stains and organising correspondence related to blood requests.
- Operating machines to process paediatric blood samples and preparing blood films.
- Preparing and staining malaria slides, ensuring they are ready for examination, and determining positive or negative results using diagnostic kits.
- Performing Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) tests both manually and using automated analyzers.
- Conducting Infectious Mononucleosis (IM) tests and accurately recording the results.
- Performing Kleihauer tests and blood grouping procedures.
- Carrying out routine morning maintenance of blood film preparation equipment, quick diff, and coagulation machines, as well as monitoring and recording the temperatures of reagent storage refrigerators and rooms.
- Replacing reagents for full blood count machines and recording the remaining reagent volumes.
- Disposing of expired samples from both the system and refrigerated storage.
- Preparing reagents for the coagulation analyzer and conducting manual clotting tests.
Voluntary Medical Laboratory Assistant - Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
(2014-09 - 2016-11)
Student Laboratory Assistant - University of Westminster Life Science Laboratory
(2013-09 - 2016-07)
