Ajish Kattoopparayil Narayanan
Summary
HCPC-registered biomedical scientist and ASCP-certified medical laboratory technologist with 20 years of experience in clinical biochemistry. Expertise in conducting complex laboratory analyses, implementing quality assurance protocols, and calibrating automated equipment for precise test results. Committed to regulatory compliance and patient safety, with a proven track record in high-volume healthcare settings. Recognized for accuracy, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration in delivering high-quality diagnostic services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Production Operative
Hill Biscuits Ltd.
Ashton-under Lyne, UK
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimise the risk of accidents or injury.
- Moved materials to work areas and helped load production machinery.
- Conducted quality control inspections, identifying defects and taking corrective actions to uphold product standards.
- Maintained accurate and updated records of work performed on day-to-day basis to inform management.
- Operated and maintained machinery, performing regular checks to guarantee operational effectiveness and safety compliance.
- Customised machine settings for specific production runs, adapting to different product specifications and customer requirements.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of materials for uninterrupted production flow and timely order fulfilment.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
Production Operative
Baxter Healthcare/Kelly services
Stockport, UK
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Labelled and inspected chemotherapy medicines(bags, syringes
and infusers) after compounding. Detailed visual examination of
products for any leakage, particles or abnormalities. - Conducted quality control inspections such as storing temperature, volume and weight. Identifying defects and taking corrective actions to uphold product standards.
- Worked in the clean room.
- Maintained, sanitised and cleaned work areas to meet the health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment.
Medical Laboratory Technologist - Biochemistry
Al Dhamer center for Medical Specialties
Al Jahra, Kuwait
10.2003 - 07.2023
- Planned and organised work in a clinical biochemistry laboratory.
- Analysed samples taken from patients' blood, urine, and other body fluids in line with standard operating procedures to help diagnose, manage, and treat diseases.
- Experienced in routine chemistry tests, enzymes, hormone analysis, tumour markers, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Familiarised with protein electrophoresis and chromatographic techniques.
- Calibrated and maintained various automated and integrated chemistry and immuno analysers such as Ortho Vitros XT7600,Cobas e411,cobas c311,abbott axsym,Snibe Maglumi X3, among others. Experienced in troubleshooting of various analysers.
- Skilled in utilising POCT instruments for analysing blood, urine, and other body fluids.
- Experienced in the preparation and loading of samples into automated analysers, as well as in the preparation of various levels of QC materials and the validation of QC results according to Westgard rules and the centre's policies.
- Prepared and modified SOPs for various diagnostic tests and for different automated analysers.
- Interpreted test results, identifying abnormalities and reporting critical findings to physicians promptly.
- Trained and mentored laboratory staff. Maintained records of various internal and external quality control programmes and protocols.
- Entered and validated data in quality assurance applications like Lablink xL from Thermo Fisher Scientific and external quality control programmes like Riqas from Randox.
- Entered patient data in to the laboratory information system.
- Experienced in reagent preparation, manual pipetting, sample dilution and troubleshooting of various automated analysers and maintenance tasks such as lamp replacement, probe cleaning and replacement, cuvette replacement, etc.
- Always committed to upholding the confidentiality of laboratory findings and patient details and adhered to state policies and regulations.
- Managed storage and disposal of post-analytical biohazard samples.
- Skilled in managing sample shipment protocols to external reference laboratories.
- Experienced in inventory management and stock-keeping. ensured timely order placements to replenish stock items.
- Always adhered to infection control policies set by the hospital and local authorities. Experienced in laboratory waste management. Strictly followed protocols for spillages and the sharp needles.
- Experienced in laboratory safety protocols and have always used PPE like gloves, gowns, face masks, etc. and other safety measures, while working in the laboratory. followed relevant hygiene procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Handled chemicals and other hazardous materials according to the health and safety regulations directed by the authorities.
- Reviewed and validated test results before release to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Organised and led team meetings to discuss improvements in laboratory operations.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Biochemistry
Kasturba Medical College, MAHE deemed university
Manipal, India 2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry main, mathematics and physics subsidiaries
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India1996
Skills
- Medical laboratory analysis, quality control protocols, laboratory safety , interpretation of diagnostic results ,calibration and maintenance of automated analysers ,mentoring new medical laboratory technicians, effective communication skillsTeam player
Registration
Registered with the health and care professions council (hcpc) UK as a Biomedical scientist
Register number - BS086626
Membership
American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, Chicago, IL, USA
(ASCP) Member 2025
ID 25920817
International Technologist in Chemistry C ( ASCP ͥ )
cert # 248, Exp - 12/2027
- Member of the Association of Clinical Microbiologists and Biochemists ,India
Timeline
Food Production Operative
Hill Biscuits Ltd.
01.2026 - Current
Production Operative
Baxter Healthcare/Kelly services
10.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Laboratory Technologist - Biochemistry
Al Dhamer center for Medical Specialties
10.2003 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Medical Biochemistry
Kasturba Medical College, MAHE deemed university
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry main, mathematics and physics subsidiaries
Mahatma Gandhi University