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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional

The Laboratory Technician, Senior (RPAL) will:

• Perform chemical analysis of samples of food, cosmetics, water, clinical samples, sewage or articles of miscellaneous nature

• Use instrumental and classical techniques for chemical analysis

• Partake in method development, method validation and system suitability testing as appropriate

• To actively participate in required training consistent with the position

• Actively participate in the improvement and development of services within the laboratory in liaison with Executive Analytical Chemists, Deputy Public Analyst(s) and the Public Analyst.

• Participate in the preparation and review of standard operating procedures or other laboratory documents in accordance with the Laboratory’s document control procedures if required.

• Take responsibility for performance of routine maintenance, conditioning, quality control and record keeping of instruments within their work area as appropriate.

• To supervise and/or direct the work of a Laboratory Technician, in the absence of a more senior member of staff or as agreed with a more senior member of staff

Quality & Audit

• Comply with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and with the laboratory documented policies and procedures as appropriate

• Carry out calibration and qualification of equipment and instrumentation as delegated

• Participate in, and be subject to appropriate internal and external audit including method demonstration as determined by ISO/IEC 17025

• Report suspected non-conforming work or opportunities for improvement or preventative actions to their supervisor

• Carry out investigations into non-conforming work as delegated

Staff Management

The Laboratory Technician, Senior (RPAL) will:

• Supervise and ensure competence of Laboratory Technicians to carry out sample preparation and analytical procedures as appropriate to the role.

• Promote a culture of learning by participating and assisting in continuous professional development of self and others.

• Deliver training to staff within the Laboratory to support the training of new and existing Technicians working in their section.

• Document staff training as appropriate to the role.

• Promote healthy working relationships and a professional, punctual and dedicated team.

• Facilitate open communication within the Laboratory and to the Laboratory’s customers as appropriate to the role.

• Ensure that the Laboratory standard operating procedures and health and safety policies are understood and carried out. Contributing to the development of laboratory standard operating proceedures as appropriate to the role.

• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive Laboratory team and the achievement of team objectives.

Health & Safety

The Laboratory Technician, Senior (RPAL) will:

• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and other staff members and visitors in the laboratory

• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action; report any adverse incidents or near misses.

• Assist and cooperate with senior staff in procedures aimed at accident prevention in the Laboratory.

• Adhere to Laboratory policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty

• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service

Education & Training

The Laboratory Technician, Senior (RPAL) will:

• Participate in mandatory training programmes.

• Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with current practice by participating in continuing professional development as appropriate.

• Maintain an up-to-date personal training / retraining record in accordance with Laboratory policy.

• Facilitate arrangements in the Laboratory area for educating and training Laboratory, personnel and others as appropriate.

• Co-operate fully with the implementation of new procedures, technologies and IT systems.

Administrative

The Laboratory Technician, Senior (RPAL) will:

• Cooperate with the Public Analyst, Deputy Public Analyst and EACs in the proactive introduction of agreed policies, procedures and methods.

• Be familiar with and duly implement all documented procedures and policies.

• Participate as required in the registration, custody and stock monitoring of materials held in the Laboratory.

• Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information as appropriate to the role.

• Make the most effective use of information technology for both Laboratory staff and customer support.

• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as designated.

• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.

• Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.