Senior Genetic Technologist
CurrentManagement of workflows within the Microarray team, with a focus on service delivery of cytogenomic testing within the North West. Involved in troubleshooting, innovation and optimisation of laboratory processes relating to the Illumina Infinium GSA Array and the EPIC Methylation Array platforms, with applications spanning Rare Disease, Haemato-Oncology and CNS Tumour Classifications. As a team-leader I am instrumental in ensuring service delivery, monitoring of turnaround times, advancing technologies and supporting technicians.As a document controller I am involved in writing, editing, approving and distributing SOPs, COSHH forms and other important documents within the laboratory. This requires a high level of accuracy, and adherence to ISO:15189 standards.