Teresia Waita

Operate and maintain Abbott Alinity ci-series clinical chemistry and immunoassay analysers and TOSOH automated glycohaemoglobin analysers. Perform routine analyser maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols. Troubleshoot instrument issues and liaise with service engineers to minimise laboratory downtime.

Associate Practitioner at North West London Pathology – Charing Cross Hospital (2024-03 – Present)

• Operate and maintain Abbott Alinity ci-series clinical chemistry and immunoassay analysers and TOSOH automated glycohaemoglobin analysers.
• Perform routine analyser maintenance, calibration and quality control procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and liaise with service engineers to minimise laboratory downtime.
• Support Biomedical Scientists with sample loading, specimen archiving and management of pending worklists.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, rota planning and effective shift handovers.
• Maintain compliance with NHS quality standards and laboratory policies while supporting continuous service improvement.

Administrative Officer at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – AMRHAI Laboratory (2023-02 – 2024-02)

• Provided administrative and laboratory support within the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections Reference Unit.
• Managed specimen documentation, cataloguing, archiving and secure disposal in accordance with GDPR and laboratory SOPs.
• Assisted with MALDI-TOF bacterial identification procedures following departmental protocols.
• Performed laboratory equipment checks including calibration, PAT testing and maintenance monitoring.
• Managed laboratory consumables, stock control and weekly inventory.
• Supported laboratory quality assurance activities and mandatory staff training.

Laboratory Technician at UK Diagnostics (2022-07 – 2022-11)

• Processed COVID-19 PCR samples, including extraction and pre-analytical specimen preparation.
• Performed specimen reception, accurate labelling and sample tracking using LIMS.
• Prepared laboratory reagents and maintained consumable stock levels.
• Monitored storage temperatures and maintained equipment performance records.
• Carried out laboratory decontamination and ensured safe disposal of biological and chemical waste.

Laboratory Analyst at Randox Laboratories – Heathrow Airport (2022-01 – 2022-06)

• Conducted SARS-CoV-2 PCR and qPCR diagnostic testing.
• Operated Bosch Vivalytic analysers and performed quality control procedures.
• Processed and accessioned clinical specimens for diagnostic analysis.
• Investigated customer queries and provided technical support regarding COVID-19 diagnostic products.
• Maintained compliance with laboratory quality standards and Health & Safety procedures.

MSc in Biomedical Sciences – Kingston University (2019 – 2020)

BSc Biological Sciences (2:1) in Biological Sciences – London South Bank University (2016 – 2017)

BSc in Biological Sciences – University of Greenwich (2011 – 2014)

A Levels – Acorn Independent College (2011)

GCSEs – Hounslow Manor School (2008)