
Occupational Therapist
- Ireland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To support all activities related to DNA isolation, biobanking, genotyping and real-time PCR platforms and any other test activity maintained by the lab.
- To perform routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
- To analyze data and interpret results and assist the sample receipt team with the accessioning of samples if required
- To process samples and complete test methods in the necessary timeframe to ensure that required turnaround times for reporting results are achieved.
- To independently identify and report non-confirming work to the line supervisor and support the necessary RCA and close out of incidents/CAPAS when required.
- To support and assist in the validation of all new tests methods.
- To assist in the maintenance of lab equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
- To accurately record data, write reports and share results.
- To carry out tasks accurately and according to Standard Operating Procedures in order to produce reliable data and results and report any deviations to a senior member of staff immediately.
- To support the lab’s quality management system by ensuring that working practice is in line with ISO17025 standards and/or other relevant accreditations.
- To ensure samples are stored and handled correctly.
- To assist in the supervision and mentoring of trainee scientists and other support staff when required.
- To ensure training records are up to date and singed off in line with WGQ28 before preforming any procedure independently.
- To correctly and safely dispose of chemical residue and other waste material.
- To observe all relevant health and safety regulations.