Laboratory Technician Level 2 (Maternity Cover) - Internal Only

Laboratory Technician Level 2 (Maternity Cover) - Internal Only

Maternity cover - up to 13 months

Mon-Fri / Tue-Sat rotation

PM shift

Reports To

Laboratory Operations Manager

Overview

The Laboratory Technician Level 2 is responsible for performing duties associated with the Laboratory Technician role whilst undertaking routine analytical activities.

The post holder will support the delivery of a high-volume diagnostic service through the operation of automated laboratory platforms, and routine analyser maintenance. The role requires a good understanding of laboratory processes, quality requirements, and technical procedures to ensure samples are processed accurately and efficiently.

The Laboratory Technician Level 2 will work within established procedures and competency limits, escalating complex technical issues, non-conformances, and analytical concerns where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, sort and process samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.

• Ensure sample traceability is maintained throughout all laboratory processes.
• Maintain laboratory workflows to support the timely delivery of results.
• Support laboratory housekeeping and ensure work areas remain clean, organised and compliant.

• Operate automated testing and sample handling platforms as trained and authorised.
• Load samples, reagents, controls and consumables onto analysers.
• Monitor analyser performance throughout testing activities.
• Review analyser run status and identify routine issues requiring intervention.
• Perform sample repeats, reruns and routine retesting activities.
• Escalate analytical concerns, unusual trends or unresolved technical issues to an Analytical Scientist or the Laboratory Technical Manager.

• Perform routine analyser maintenance and scheduled operational checks.
• Assist with analyser troubleshooting following approved procedures.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a state suitable for testing.
• Record maintenance, faults and corrective actions accurately.
• Support equipment verification and routine operational checks when required.

• Work in accordance with ISO 15189 requirements, laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and auditable records.
• Report incidents, non-conformances and quality concerns through the laboratory quality management system.
• Support corrective and preventive actions where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, COSHH, information governance and data protection requirements.

• Maintain competency for all authorised laboratory activities.
• Provide support and guidance to Laboratory Technicians during routine laboratory activities where appropriately trained.
• Assist in the delivery of training for new starters and existing staff within approved competency areas.

• Support stock control activities and inventory management.
• Monitor reagent and consumable levels and report shortages.
• Assist with reagent receipt, storage, preparation and stock rotation.

Person Specification Essential

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Understanding of good laboratory practice and quality management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow documented procedures accurately.
• Competent IT skills and experience of laboratory computer systems.
• Ability to work independently within defined procedures and competency limits.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within a high-throughput laboratory environment.

Desirable

• Degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences or equivalent scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a UKAS accredited or regulated laboratory.
• Experience operating automated analytical platforms.
• Experience of molecular diagnostics, serology or pathology testing.
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 requirements.
• Experience reviewing quality control results and analyser performance data.
• Experience using LIMS and laboratory automation systems.

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