Your day-to-day duties might include:
labelling, sorting and storing specimens
helping with tissue and fluid sample analysis
putting together chemical solutions
loading and operating machines
using a computer to input and analyse data
disposing of hazardous waste
sterilising equipment
maintaining stock levels
You might also deal with telephone enquiries and file records.
You’ll work with scientists in areas like:
biochemistry - studying chemical reactions in the body like kidney failure
histopathology - examining the structure of diseased tissue
virology - analysing viruses, the diseases they cause, and vaccines
cytology - studying the structure and function of cells, and screening for cancers
haematology - analysing diseases of the blood and blood forming tissues
immunology - examining how the immune system works, for example with allergies
transfusion science - transferring blood and blood products from one person to another
£22,500 per annum
Skills required
You’ll need:
accuracy and attention to detail
the ability to concentrate for long periods
excellent hand-eye coordination
organisational skills
the ability to work under pressure
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