Laboratory Technologist- Histology Department of Pathology at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technologist-Histology will perform the various tasks required for sample collection and (or) receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist for our lab-based breast cancer research projects. This may include logging, hatching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures, storage and shipping as per IATA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receive all retrieved specimens and receive all specimen from the Surgery Department, processes and documents as per the lab SOPs.
• Develop a process flow from blood and tumour samples acquisition to sample processing, archiving, shipping and data management in line with research objectives and College of American Pathologists guidelines (CAP).
• Collaborate with the consenting nurse for sample collection and collect study specific samples as per the approved study protocol, Laboratory SOPs and good clinical and laboratory practice.
• Perform and monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required.
• Collect and share pathology data with the data officer in a timely fashion.
• Keep proper record of all archived and stored samples for ease of retrieval.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science with competency in molecular techniques with previous working experience in a CAP accredited laboratory.
• One year working experience in a research setting.
• Familiar with the process and functionality of a tissue biorepository/biobank.
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.