SAKSHI RAIPALLI
Senior Healthcare Technical Officer (SHTO)
Oxford
Summary
Bioscience postgraduate with an MSc in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine from Aston University and a BSc in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University, India. Currently working as a Senior Healthcare Technical Officer at NHS Blood and Transplant with over two years of experience in a GMP-compliant, quality-assured hospital services laboratory. Proficient in blood component handling, traceability systems, emergency response, and laboratory IT (Pulse). Academic background includes research into microbial biofilm interactions in cystic fibrosis and practical experience in cell culture, qRT-PCR, and phenotypic assays. Passionate about progressing toward HCPC registration via IBMS by bridging academic gaps and advancing within the UK biomedical science workforce.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Healthcare Technical Officer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Oxford, Oxfordshire
07.2023 - Current
Summary:
Experienced in the handling, validation, and safe issue of blood components and products under GMP standards. Proven competence in regulated NHS lab settings, emergency response, cold-chain management, and quality system adherence. Supports essential transfusion supply chain operations across multiple hospital sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate and issue blood components under GMP and NHSBT protocols
- Operate irradiator systems and perform component modifications
- Maintain cold-chain compliance and monitor blood storage systems
- Use LIMS (Pulse) to manage stock, issue logs, and traceability records
- Support emergency blood dispatch and out-of-hours hospital services
- Document quality incidents and assist with root cause investigations
- Train and mentor junior staff in SOP-based technical procedures
- Ensure compliance with MHRA, ISO 15189, and NHSBT quality standards
Education
Master of Science - Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine
Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Blood component validation, issue, and traceability (GMP, SOP-led)
- Operation of irradiator and cold chain monitoring systems
- Use of LIMS (Pulse), lab IT systems, and data recording
- Biofilm assays, bacterial co-culture, and phenotypic analysis
- Cell culture, qRT-PCR, microscopy, and ALP staining
- Knowledge of MHRA, ISO 15189, and NHSBT quality standards
- Strong communication with hospital labs and clinical teams
- Teamwork, emergency response, and time management
- Training support for new staff in lab processes
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Technical Officer
NHS Blood and Transplant
07.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine
Aston University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
04.2001 -
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