The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to: Check that the correct sample type has been received, correct sample labelling and suitability for diagnostic investigations, in accordance with Pathology laboratory policies and standard operating procedures (SOP); to take appropriate action for non-compliances Recognise, prioritise and fast-track urgent samples to ensure minimal delay to patient treatment and waiting times To ensure that tissue taken is secured and safe for processing many samples are unrepeatable To input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request To carry out embedding of paraffin wax processed tissue blocks under indirect supervision of an HPC registered Healthcare Scientist To carry out paraffin block tissue sectioning using a microtome under indirect supervision of an HPC registered Healthcare Scientist To perform regular maintenance of equipment, including instrument set up and shutdown, weekly/monthly maintenance and to keep accurate maintenance records To act as the first point of contact for the Molecular Pathology Section dealing with diverse and complex telephone and email enquiries from a variety of sources in a professional and polite manner and act appropriately upon information given. (This may range from requests for histology tests, requests for results, to being the first point of contact for complaints). To receive and action requests for genomic testing on Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissue. To log all requests in the department databases and Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS). To assist with associated paperwork and digitisation of the Cellular Pathology and Molecular Pathology services. To support the tracking of cancer patients through Cellular Pathology and Genomics testing to ensure timely access to clinical care. To support the development of improvements to working practises and processes and contribute to service review as required.