Lincy Merlin Koshy
London,United Kingdom
Summary
I am an experienced Healthcare Scientist in Microbiology with work experience in clinical diagnostic and research laboratories within the NHS and Health Services Laboratories. I am HCPC registered (CS19067) demonstrating strong clinical diagnostic expertise across all sections of Infectious Diseases and with proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and making time-sensitive decisions. I am committed to advancing in the field through innovative practices, strategic leadership, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven with a mind-set to deliver high-quality service, I am organised, dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive and 'can-do' attitude and willingness to take on greater responsibilities to meet service goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Health Services Laboratories
London
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the assigned laboratory section and strive to provide an efficient and effective service, maintaining high scientific standards of HSL, adhering to national guidelines.
- Managed assigned laboratory section, ensuring efficient service and adherence to HSL standards.
- Supervised scientific and support staff, addressing workflow and troubleshooting issues.
- Communicated and authorised patient results while addressing enquiries from healthcare professionals.
- Interpreted clinical information and processed specimens for relevant tests, consulting clinicians as needed.
- Evaluated performance of laboratory investigations through quality control procedures.
- Coordinated quarterly Working Group Meetings with clinical leads to assess section performance.
- Ensured compliance with UKAS and SMI guidelines across departmental operations.
- Trained laboratory staff and clinical visitors on technical procedures and maintained current knowledge in microbiology.
Biomedical Scientist
Health Services Laboratories
London
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Conducted rigorous laboratory tests for accurate patient diagnoses while adhering to SOPs.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all laboratory procedures, ensuring process transparency.
- Validated and reported diagnostic test results, interpreting findings based on clinical details.
- Handled various automated, semi-automated, and manual laboratory procedures effectively.
- Participated in quality management activities, reviewing QC trends and updating standard operating procedures.
- Contributed to maintaining UKAS ISO 15189 accreditations through regular reviews and compliance checks.
- Communicated laboratory results and procedures to clinicians and healthcare professionals, adhering to HSL guidelines.
- Trained junior staff and clinical visitors on technical procedures and their scientific reasoning.
Research Laboratory Manager
Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed overall laboratory operations of LWENC clinical trials, ensuring compliance with GCP and HCPC guidelines.
- Handled all research lab duties, including reporting lab-based non-conformances.
- Authored and reviewed clinical trial laboratory protocols, assessing feasibility at LWENC.
- Presented lab aspects of clinical trials during site initiation meetings.
- Participated in Clinical Research Facility board meetings for trial selection and approvals.
- Collaborated with clinical management to maintain MHRA accreditations for trials and department.
- Involved in first-in-man clinical trial in Huntington’s disease.
- Conducted training and competency assessments for junior staff on technical procedures and equipment handling.
Laboratory Practitioner
Somers Clinical Research Facility, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
05.2010 - 09.2014
- Managed Somers Clinical Research Facility Lab operations to ensure compliance with GCP and HCPC guidelines.
- Conducted lab inductions and training for MLAs, nurses, and researchers on clinical trial protocols.
- Processed all research lab duties in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures for enhanced laboratory efficiency.
- Participated in department and clinical trial meetings to align with investigators and trial monitors.
- Supported CRF management in preparation for MHRA inspections regarding laboratory aspects.
- Maintained lab equipment and managed service contracts to uphold operational integrity.
- Implemented new PBMC harvesting procedure using Ficoll and Acid Citrate Dextrose solutions, collaborating with senior staff.
Administration Assistant
Centre for Infections, Public Health England, Colindale
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Clerical duties in the Central Specimen Reception.
- Data entry of clinical isolates and details onto the LIMS system.
- Was responsible for printing reports, preparation for postal service and handing over.
Microbiologist and Tutor in Microbiology
Dr. S M CSI Medical College, Kerala, India
12.2002 - 11.2006
- Rotational posting, performing clinical diagnostic duties across all section of the clinical diagnostic lab, involving bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology.
- Writing and reviewing of SOPs for processes in the lab.
- Supporting the clinical team in reporting of test results.
- Carrying out duties in accordance with guidelines for maintenance of Indian Medical Council accreditation.
- Tutoring of medical, nursing and biomedical science students in Microbiology and actively involved in providing the lab-based training.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
Christian Medical College
Vellore, India 07.1999 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
BMS College of Science for Women
Bangalore, India 07.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
- HCPC registered Clinical Scientist (CS19067)
- Workflow efficiency enhancement
- Clinical diagnostic experience in all sections of Infectious Diseases
- Proactive, 'can-do' attitude
- Time-Sensitive decision making
References
To be provided on request.
Timeline
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Health Services Laboratories
04.2021 - Current
Biomedical Scientist
Health Services Laboratories
01.2016 - 03.2021
Research Laboratory Manager
Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH
09.2014 - 01.2016
Laboratory Practitioner
Somers Clinical Research Facility, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
05.2010 - 09.2014
Administration Assistant
Centre for Infections, Public Health England, Colindale
01.2010 - 05.2010
Microbiologist and Tutor in Microbiology
Dr. S M CSI Medical College, Kerala, India
12.2002 - 11.2006
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
Christian Medical College
07.1999 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
BMS College of Science for Women
07.1995 - 05.1999