Medical Laboratory Assistant (Microbiology)
CurrentLab work - qPCR, Microbiology (culturing, subbing, streaking, Vitek)Extensive knowledge - Learnt many different processes for different samples (MRSA/Genital/Wound/Flu swabs, Urine/Faecal/CSF samples)Fast learner - Learning the different processes in a short amount of time, to ease the workload of the other MLAs Attention to detail - checking samples eg. 3 ID’s, correct container/swab, understanding clinical details.Teamwork - Helping out in other areas so everyone finishes their work on time.Commitment - Working my share of late and weekend shifts.Good interpersonal skills - Getting along well with others in a busy close proximity laboratory, where you will work with different people all the time.Quality Control - weekly IQAs and quarterly EQAsCommunication - Liaising with the Biomedical scientists on samples I have processed that they will then read and report.