Clinical Scientist

Randox; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in genomic services is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join their team. The role involves reviewing clinical reports, developing new tests, and providing expert advice. Flexible working options are available, including remote work. This position offers career advancement opportunities in a growing field.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics/genomics.
• 3 years’ experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve clinical diagnostic reports for NGS assays.
• Assist in the development of new genomic assays.
• Deliver presentations on NGS diagnostic tests.

Skills

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Database skills

Independent work

Education

Honours degree in a suitable Life Science discipline

MSc or PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Bioinformatics packages

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant Supervisor at Randox

Randox Genomics Services Group require an experienced Clinical Scientist to work with the existing team reporting genomic test results and developing new NGS tests. The person must be registered with HCPC [Health and Care Professions Council UK] as a Clinical Scientist. The main purpose of this post is to review and approve clinical interpretative reports, assist in development of new tests, help develop automated reporting systems and assist with other R&D projects. In addition, the person will be expected to provide expert genetic and genomics advice to sales and marketing teams and staff at the Randox Health Clinics.

The current genomic tests offered are:

• Hereditary Cancer NGS genes panel [113 genes] – including cancer virtual panels ie HBOC
• Hereditary Cardiac NGS genes panel [174 genes] – including cardiac virtual panels ie FH
• Nutrigenomics and Lifestyle – Infinium array based

Randox has ISO 15189 accredited genomic sequencing facility at the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services unit at the Randox Science Park in Antrim, UK. This laboratory has an Illumina NovaSeq 6000, NextSeq 2000 and MiSeq sequencers, Tecan Evo robotics with accessory equipment such as thermal cyclers, Tape stations, SeqStudio Genetic analyser. The facility also has an iScan high density array equipment. The unit has a range of staff including senior clinical scientists, laboratory managers, team leaders, NGS scientists and reporting scientists, and a bioinformatics team.

There are options for full time, part-time flexible working or consultancy work and the Clinical Scientist can be based in the Randox Redlands – Site 6 near Crumlin in Northern Ireland. Alternatively remote working from home will be considered with regular visits to the Randox Sites in Antrim for training and review meetings.

Salary will be based on previous, relevant experience and qualifications.

The Role:

• To ensure strict adherence to all laboratory procedures
• To ensure that all work is done in compliance with ISO15189
• To review and approve clinical diagnostic reports for NGS assays and other genetic assays
• To assist with data analysis
• To assist in the development of new genomic assays
• Use of Bioinformatics packages and variant interpretation and reporting software
• Deliver presentations on NGS diagnostic tests as required

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified to Honours degree level in a suitable Life Science discipline with a 2:1 grade or above
• To be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics/genomics or related discipline involving molecular biology
• To maintain professional membership of national and international societies such as BSGM, RCPath etc.
• Experience in Molecular Diagnostic Testing, sequence variant interpretation and clinical reporting
• 3 years’ experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Must have excellent time management, organisational and database skills (Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office packages)
• Ability to work independently
• Further qualification MSc or PhD in relevant discipline related to molecular genetics
• Experience in clinical interpretative reporting of NGS panel tests for inherited cancer and / or inherited cardiac disorders, clinical exomes or genomes, viral genomes.
• Experience in Bioinformatics packages and sequence variant interpretation.

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative international company in a growing industry that can provide career security and genuine advancement opportunities for those who show potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Research Services

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