Technologist II - Pathology Sciences (Qatari Nationals)

The Technologist II - Pathology Sciences assists in the commissioning of the relevant sections. This involves the commissioning of equipment, IT systems, recruitment, on-boarding and training of staff, preparing policies and procedures in accordance with CAP and JCI. The incumbent performs pre-batching, pooling, and processing of human donor samples for PCR testing in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures. The incumbent is part of a team of Biomedical Scientists/Technologists delivering high quality services in their specialty and has operational oversight of a team within the department.   

• Organizes, supervises and participates in the work of the section. Works unsupervised, but under the direction of the Supervisor - Pathology Sciences. 
• Answers enquiries and communicates patient results to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff both internally and external to Sidra. 
• Provides specialist technical advice on specimen handling to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff. 
• Actively supervises other staffs within their section to ensure an efficient throughput of work as directed by the Supervisor. 
• Assists the Supervisor - Pathology Sciences in the implementation of management decisions affecting the sections, as documented above. 
• Maintains co-operation between the section and between disciplines by regular liaison with other section leads and senior staff.  This includes attendance at staff meetings.  
• Leads by good example in order to motivate staff to create high quality work, interest and contribution. 
• Actively participates in the technical work of the section.  
• In liaison with the Supervisor - Pathology Sciences ensures adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available for the efficient running of the service. 
• Uses LIS to generate workload statistics and run queries. 
• In liaison with Supervisor - Pathology Sciences, provides technical advice on, and assists in the selection of new equipment. 
• Performs all aspects of PCR pre-batching, pooling, processing, test result entry, equipment maintenance and sample management functions to ensure accuracy and appropriate product pooling is performed, completed, and reported in a timely manner.  
• Performs routine and non-routine analyses of DNA according to established testing methods and protocols in a high throughput environment.  
• Monitors and advises on the use of reagents and consumables in the section. 
• Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safe use of equipment within the section. 
• Reviews batching and pooling documents, quality control, and other reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance to requirements to ensure that quality standards are met.  
• Participates in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.  
• Facilitates improvements to processes and methodologies where appropriate. 
• Assists in organization and scheduling of analytical activities to ensure service requests are accurately run within the allotted time and testing priorities are met. 
• Communicates with Lab Coordinator and stakeholders regarding identified laboratory processes or quality issues. 
• Utilizes laboratory data handling systems to document, communicate and archive results. 
• Monitors quality of critical testing equipment, performing calibrations, verifications and maintenance of systems as necessary. 
• Documents out-of-tolerance occurrences and takes corrective actions as per the laboratories quality management systems. 
• Networks with other technical experts to leverage problem solving and prevention expertise and where appropriate share technology. 
• Contributes to value creation by continuous improvement of procedures in the analytical work processes and related tools and performance metrics. 
• Ensures the integrity of analytical data and timely/accurate interpretation of results, updating the company databases.  
• Ensures work is performed to the highest standards of safety and quality and the working environment is clean and tidy.  
• Proactively develops and expand knowledge and experience of other analytical techniques. 
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies 
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values 

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.