11544 - Laboratory Technician

The Veterinary Clinical Laboratory of Easter Bush Pathology, part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, is looking for a highly motivated and versatile clinical laboratory technician to join its team of 4 laboratory technical staff and 7 veterinary clinical pathologists.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The Opportunity:

The appointee will be responsible for carrying out diagnostic work within the Veterinary Clinical Laboratory, which consists in haematology (including coagulation and cross-matching), clinical biochemistry, cytology (preparation of slides and fluids for pathologist review), faecal analysis, and urinalysis. Other duties will include routine maintenance of equipment and various analysers, reagent preparation, and carrying out QC procedures to current Health & Safety standards. The laboratory serves all hospitals of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (Small animals, Large animals, and Equine hospital) as well as receiving samples from external practices and research groups. The successful candidate will join a team consisting of a laboratory manager, 4 laboratory technicians and 7 veterinary clinical pathologists in a state of the art facility ideally located on many bus routes and good commuter links at the foot of the picturesque Pentland hills, and will benefit from the
University of Edinburgh staff benefits.

HNC (or equivalent degree) in biological sciences - or - relevant experience working in a diagnostic laboratory - or - RCVS nurse registration (RVN) is essential
Experience in diagnostic haematology and/or clinical chemistry is essential; experience in faecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology, coagulation testing and cross matching is desirable
Working knowledge of equipment and procedures and experience in working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/ Methods and Guides
Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Good computer literacy