Relocated from London to Sydney and have started working as a Scientific Officer with Sonic Clinical Trials (SCT). SCT provides a dedicated, superior central laboratory service, exclusively in support of Phase I-IV clinical trials, safety testing and patient monitoring services to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Research organisations in the Asia Pacific region.

HCA kindly extended my Tier 2 (General) VISA from Australia to work as a Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS2 in the satellite laboratory at London Bridge Hospital. It was a permanent, full time role (37.5 hours/week) with additional overtime optional for weekend work and night shifts. This was a multi-discipline role that encompassed Haematology, Biochemistry and Transfusion.My main duties include providing swift TAT’s for group and screens, crossmatches (electronic and manual), transfusion reactions and major haemorrhage investigations. I was employed in a senior capacity in order to provide support in quality assurance for the department heads. This included but was not limited to; training new staff in transfusion policy and procedures according to SOP's, performing IQOQPQ documentation for new equipment and assisting in the validation/verification, representing the London Bridge laboratory at Quality Performance Meetings (QPM's) monthly, liaising with clinical staff regarding mock haemorrhage scenarios.Analysers used; Sysmex XN10/XN20, Stago STA-R MAX, Starrsed Automated ESR Analyser, Ortho Vision, Ortho Vision MAX

HCA kindly sponsored me on a Tier 2 (General) VISA to be employed as a Blood Transfusion BMS1 in the busy main laboratory at Shropshire House on Tottenham Court Road, which services the local private hospitals surrounding the area. Permanent, full time contract with 37.5 hours/week and additional overtime for weekends and night shifts if required.My main duties include providing swift TAT’s for group and screens, as well as antibody investigations, crossmatches (electronic and manual), transfusion reactions and major haemorrhage investigations.

Locum Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology Department. 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Friday.

Locum Biomedical Scientist working as a clinical trials technician within the Flow Cytometry department of the Halo Building in Euston, London. 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Friday

Locum Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry department on a full-time, 37.5 hour contract

I was previously employed in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. After relocating to London from my home town in Brisbane, Australia, this was my first position as a professional overseas.My main duties involve processing routine haematology and blood transfusion specimen through various analysers and authorising results appropriately. The technology I have utilised whilst at the Royal Free are as follows;- Sysmex XN series (XN10 and XN20)- Sysmex CS coagulation analyzers (CS5100 and CS2100)- Sysmex SP-10 Slide Maker Stainer- Starrsed Rack Line ESR analyser- Ortho Vision Max transfusion analyzers- Winpath operating system- OBOS blood ordering system (NHSBT)Primarily based in blood transfusion, we dealt with frequent major haemorrhages, especially since it is a transplant hospital. For every Liver Transplant scheduled, we had to prepare and have on stock 10 red cells, 10 fresh frozen plasma and 4 platelets in case of emergencies. I was also in charge of completing complex antibody investigations and training new staff on how to do so.I participated in a 24 hour, 7 day rotating shift roster including weekends, public holidays and frequent sets of overnight shifts, which required one to be familiar with all aspects of both laboratories. The Rapid Response Lab (RRL) dealt with haematology, morphology and coagulation. The blood transfusion laboratory dealt solely in transfusion, which also required monitoring blood stocks on the wards via Haemosafes. These are large vending-machine type blood fridges that allow trained nurses and HCA's obtain red cells on the principles of remote electronic issue. These we're often problematic during unsociable hours as staff were unfamiliar with troubleshooting. It was a challenging shift but I learnt a lot in a very short amount of time, and was able to be useful to my employer and fellow colleagues.

I was employed as a multidisciplinary scientist at the Wesley Hospital STAT laboratory for Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. This included duties in the fields of Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunohaematology (Blood Banking). The main role of this laboratory is to provide IVD pathology services to hospital inpatients and ICON Cancer Care, Australia's largest carer if cancer and haematology patients. There is a particular emphasis placed on fast turn around times, and prioritising - specifically that of Wesley Emergency Centre patients (WEC) and those in critical conditions (ICU).I routinely operate instruments such as;- Sysmex XN series- Sysmex CS-2100i- Cobas Integra 800- Cobas E411 analyser- Diamed Classic Plus ID-GelStationI regularly participate in internal and external quality control (QAP) programs as per NATA lab accreditation. Currently I perform a supervisory role in the biochemistry department, duties of which include training new staff, more involved QC analysis, running RCPA QAP survey samples weekly and EOM reviews as well taking care of stores for the laboratory. The shifts for staff members are split over a 24 hour, 7 day shift roster including weekends and public holidays. I am also required to work at other laboratories in cases of staff shortages, which I do approximately once a week at our Mater Medical Centre laboratory in South Brisbane. Some of the shift duties include;- Reviewing blood films of oncology patients- Running / troubleshooting analysers and authorising biochemistry results- Organising tranfusions for hospital inpatients and ICON patients, including extensive testing of red cell antibodies, platelet transfusions, intravenous IVIG dosages and occasional Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) situations- Performing urgent microbiology from WEC patients, mainly urine dipsticks, cell counts and testing nasopharyngeal aspirates looking for Influenza A/B and RSV.

I was employed as a scientist within the Haematology department of QML Pathology's main laboratory in Brisbane, Queensland. I was employed almost 3 months after completing my tertiary studies as a new graduate and took part in a rotating shift roster, ranging from 0630 till 0230, including frequent weekend and public holiday shifts.I routinely operated and maintained instruments such as;- Sysmex XT2100i Authomatic Haematology analyser- Sysmex SP-1000i Slide Prep Unit- Sysmex CS-5100 / CS2100i Coagulation analyser- Cobas Integra 800 (Specifically running EDTA's for HbA1c analysis)- Platelet Function Analyser / Platelet aggregometer- TS500 Tube Sorter / ArchiverWe received 6000-7000 EDTA tubes per day on average, which were processed through our analysers and eventually the results would be sent out to the referring doctors and their patients. This obviously included a very high turnover of full blood counts, which would entail reviewing blood films en masse (~100-120 slides per shift). This also included high volume coagulation testing, mainly INR's and some biochemistry (specifically HbA1c's) and Red Cell Folate testing. The department was fully equipped to deal with veterinary specimen and was a reference laboratory for malaria screening and diagnosis in Queensland.I worked within close proximity to Haematologists when processing freshly collected bone marrow biopsies, performing flow cytometry on the specimen and referring all new leukaemia and difficult cases to them for further judgement.Participation in internal / external quality assurance programs (QAP) was mandatory as per NATA laboratory accreditation. I also attended meetings, conferences and occasionally assisted in training new staff members and work experience students from the universities.

- Part time position in a busy microbiology laboratory at the TPCH- Performed routine tasks such as streaking out specimens onto plates (urine, sputum, saliva, bronchial washings, tissue biopsies)- Observed and gained experience in a number of microbiology techniques used in professional laboratories- Adhered to occupational health and safety regulations as well as upholding quality control requirements on a day to day basis- Adept at using the AusLab computing system- Observed and instructed on the use of the Vitek as well as Bac-t-alert systems for blood cultures and plates- Gained invaluable experience in a busy laboratory environment as well as observing and understanding complex microbiology concepts and the problem solving involved with them

- As part of my university degree, students were required to complete 6 weeks of work experience at a pathology laboratory. My position was within the Immunology department at the RBWH- Performed day to day clinical tasks such as specimen retrieval (peripheral blood, serum, bone marrow, cerebral spinal fluid) and logging of specimens- Gained experience in serological techniques, including ELISA’s as well as Immunofluorescence studies- Performed logging in of specimens via AusLab computing system- Observed and assisted with data analysis via flow cytometry and tissue typing (Class I and II)- Engaged in a work place culture committed to high levels of safety, including use of personal preventative equipment- Observed and practised quality control procedures and widely used quality assurance programs- Submitted a final report that achieved a ‘Satisfactory’ grade (‘satisfactory/unsatisfactory’ grading system) and received a certificate recognising the completion of this as part of my course- Formed excellent professional relationships with laboratory personnel, especially supervisors