Perform routine histological tests in the Department of Pathology for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
Job Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Perform reception of laboratory specimens, assign charge codes and rejection of those that are unacceptable according to rejection criteria.
- Assist pathologist during trimming and evaluation of specimens.
- Able to gross simple and uncomplicated specimens according to guidelines.
- Perform various technical functions including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and complex staining, mounting and labeling of prepared slides and block check.
- Perform frozen cryo- sectioning.
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, notify the appropriate personnel if equipment malfunction.
- Prepare and maintains all necessary reagents and stains according to proper specifications.
- Promptly carry out instruction(s) of senior staff with regard to work procedures and duties.
- Comply with good laboratory practice on all procedures in accordance with the laboratory protocols and SOPs.
- Comply with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
- Undergo training and development as and when necessary.
- Assist in the inventory management of all the reagents and chemicals.
- Capable of handling frozen section for liver transplant and renal explant services.
- Assist in recording and filing of QA sheets.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirements:
Qualification:
Diploma in Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- Relevant experience in a Histology laboratory preferred
- Meticulous.
- Have initiative and able to function effectively as a member of a team.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of multitasking and effective time management.
- Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer system and software
