Genomics Specimen Reception Deputy Lead – Flexible Hours

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel discounts

Parking on site

Staff café

Job summary

Genetic Technologist (Deputy Specimen Reception Team Lead) is a vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Join the Genomics Specimen Reception and Send-out Team, supervising staff and coordinating WGS send-outs.

This role involves support with sample receipt, processing and data entry, with limited hands-on lab work. The Trust emphasises staff development, service improvement and a flexible approach to hours within the Genomics Laboratory as part of the East NHS Genomic

Qualifications

• Experience in sample receipt, processing and send-outs.
• Supervisory role of staff in the reception area.
• Experience with electronic laboratory management systems (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Deputy lead for the GLH reception area, managing staff, equipment and processes.
• Technical coordinator for the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) send-out service.
• Supports the Lead to manage day-to-day sample management and associated laboratory activities.
• Processing accurate and timely data into the laboratory information system.
• Assists with service improvement and staff development to address evolving needs.

Skills

Sample receipt experience

Electronic LIMS knowledge

Job description

Genetic Technologist (Deputy Specimen Reception Team Lead) is a vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Join the Genomics Specimen Reception and Send-out Team, supervising staff and coordinating WGS send-outs.

This role involves support with sample receipt, processing and data entry, with limited hands-on lab work. The Trust emphasises staff development, service improvement and a flexible approach to hours within the Genomics Laboratory as part of the East NHS Genomic