Jazeah Rizvi
Biomedical Scientist
City of London
Summary
Over 6 years experience in medical laboratory with excellent clinical skills in Hematology and Microbiology techniques. Experienced in quality control and quality monitoring in blood testing and sterilisation testing outlined under ISO 13485.
Registered Biomedical Scientist after completing HCPC IBMS Portfolio at NHS Blood and Transplant. With proven ability to work with accuracy and with precision, undergoing testing for blood components and ensuring to detect and investigate out of specification Hematology results.
Graduated with a 2:1 in BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with exceptional understanding and knowledge of Biomedical Science including, Microbiology techniques and procedures, Hematology and Immunology.
I am fully trained to work in accordance to SOPs and GMP to ensure adherence to meeting core organisational values, compliance and work ethics. With experience in providing training to team members and monitoring trends in non-compliance, to instigate corrective action in order to motivate others and promote a clear sense of purpose aiming for a positive working culture.
Working closely, with healthcare professionals and patients across large multi-site organisation with tact and diplomacy ensuring to meet organisationals needs and standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manufacturing Laboratory Supervisor
NHS Blood and Transplant
London, UK, ESX
11.2020 - Current
- Prepare blood components and products for clinical use according to current ISO 13485 specification and guidelines.
- Provide technical advice to all team members and internal stakeholders.
- Manufacture, test and validate blood components for clinical use.
- Assist in the monitoring of blood products and components.
- Ensure standard systems and processes are followed and organised by staff.
- Supervise, mentor and train staff across all areas of Manufacturing and Hospital Services Departments.
- Led projects and analysed data to identify opportunities for improvements
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Senior Healthcare Technical officer
NHS blood & transplant
Manchester, MAN
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Supervising a group of staff to ensure work is done efficiently and task are completed in the right manner.
- Taken upon responsibilities for the support and training of new and less experienced staff.
- Undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples/donations and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis.
- Performed a range of scientific and technical activities related to the blood donations from donors.
- Responsible for prioritising my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales and standards with changing priorities and pressures.
- Attention to detail is very vital in my job as a small mistake can have a big impact on patients therefore I take the initiative to look out for issues at work, acting quickly and calmly to focus on finding a solution to the problem.
- Communicating with staff from different departments to ensure the smooth running of the lab and to ensure important information are communicated to the right staff and are dealt with.
- Use different laboratory equipment to manufacture a range of blood components adhering to ISO 13485.
- Quality control is another key aspect of the role hence I had to perform visual checks on products and processing to ensure they are safe and match the criteria for safe transfusion to patients.
Higher Healthcare Technical Officer
NHS Blood & Transplant
Manchester, MAN
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Irradiated red cells, platelets, HLA etc using Gamma irradiation to inactivate lymphocytes in strict guidelines to ensure safety for patients and staff.
- Worked with specialised blood components such as HLA and HPA and responsibly took orders, organised and issued different blood component to the right destination.
- Providing all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.
- Always worked according to the SOP's involved for each task to prevent any errors.
- Excellent oral communication skills in needed in order to work effectively with colleagues from all parts of the organisation.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Education
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, MAN 09.2014 - 07.2017
Applied Science (Medical) - Science
The Manchester College
Manchester, MAN 09.2011 - 07.2014
GCSE - 10 A* to C
Whalley Range High School
Manchester, MAN 09.2007 - 07.2011
Skills
Effective team member
References
Will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Laboratory Supervisor
NHS Blood and Transplant
11.2020 - Current
Senior Healthcare Technical officer
NHS blood & transplant
06.2017 - 10.2020
Higher Healthcare Technical Officer
NHS Blood & Transplant
06.2016 - 06.2017
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science - Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2014 - 07.2017
Applied Science (Medical) - Science
The Manchester College
09.2011 - 07.2014
GCSE - 10 A* to C
Whalley Range High School
09.2007 - 07.2011
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