Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Auckland, New Zealand
• Perform diagnostic tests at the primary stage of microbiology specimens including respiratory, urines, wounds, urogenital, tissues from surgery and joint aspirate/synovial fluid samples.• Experience in microscopy for synovial fluid and urine cell count preparations and reporting primary results.• Experience in analysing urine specimens using Sysmex UF-5000 full automated urine particle analyser. Routinely testing of ~1600 urines daily.• Accurate in data entry and results release… Show more • Perform diagnostic tests at the primary stage of microbiology specimens including respiratory, urines, wounds, urogenital, tissues from surgery and joint aspirate/synovial fluid samples.• Experience in microscopy for synovial fluid and urine cell count preparations and reporting primary results.• Experience in analysing urine specimens using Sysmex UF-5000 full automated urine particle analyser. Routinely testing of ~1600 urines daily.• Accurate in data entry and results release, experience working with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)• Part of the COVID response team in preparing and processing high volume PCR testing for the detection of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) for the Auckland region during lockdowns. Show less