- The Medical Laboratory Scientist - Immunophenotyping will provide specialist clinical flow cytometry services to support the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of patients with suspected leukemia, lymphoma, and related hematological conditions.
- The role holder will perform, analyze, and interpret complex flow cytometry assays, providing expert interpretations to support diagnostic reports authorized by consultant hematologists and clinical scientists.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Flow Cytometry Analysis and Diagnosis:
- Perform, analyze, and interpret complex flow cytometry assays for stem cell analysis, leukaemia, lymphoma, and related immunophenotyping applications.
- Provide accurate and timely interpretations of findings to support diagnostic reports authorized by consultant/clinical scientists.
- Ensure the highest standard of diagnostic accuracy and contribute to clinical decision-making.
Method Development and Validation:
- Assist in the development, optimization, and validation of new flow cytometry procedures and panels to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
- Participate in directed audits and developmental projects to drive continuous improvement.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Run, monitor, and evaluate Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) samples to ensure the laboratory meets ISO 15189:2022 standards.
- Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the laboratory's quality management system.
- Ensure all local and national policies relating to diagnostic modalities are implemented and observed by staff.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain flow cytometers and associated laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.
- Maintain accurate equipment logs and reagent inventory.
Training and Competency Assessment:
- Provide comprehensive training and competency assessment to junior staff, trainees, and medical laboratory technicians in advanced flow cytometry techniques.
- Mentor team members to build technical expertise and uphold laboratory standards.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with the Laboratory Manager, consultant hematologists, clinical scientists, and the wider clinical team to deliver the AMCE diagnostic portfolio.
- Contribute to team meetings, case discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow laboratory safety guidelines for handling biological specimens and chemicals.
- Ensure compliance with all accreditations, regulatory, and health and safety standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related field.
- Specialist certification in flow cytometry or immunophenotyping is highly desirable.
- In-depth understanding of hematological malignancies, immunology, and cell biology.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex cytometric data.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical flow cytometry laboratory, preferably within a large or specialist hematology setting.
- Proven expertise in performing and interpreting complex immunophenotyping for leukaemia, lymphoma, and stem cell analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in method development, validation, and troubleshooting of flow cytometry assays.
- Solid understanding of ISO 15189 quality standards, including participation in IQC and EQA schemes.
- Experience in training and assessing the competency of junior laboratory staff.
- Proficiency in using flow cytometry software and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).