Clinical Scientist - Remote

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Clinical Scientist with expertise in molecular genetics. The role involves ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures, reviewing diagnostic reports, and assisting in data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and experience in molecular diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Honours degree level with a 2:1 grade or above.
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to laboratory procedures.
• Review and approve clinical diagnostic reports for NGS assays.
• Assist with data analysis and development of new genomic assays.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Database Skills

Education

Honours degree in Life Science

MSc or PhD in Molecular Genetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bioinformatics Packages

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Role Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Qualified to Honours degree level in a suitable Life Science discipline with a 2:1 grade or above.
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics/genomics or related discipline involving molecular biology.
• Maintain professional membership of national and international societies such as BSGM, RCPath, etc.
• Experience in molecular diagnostic testing, sequence variant interpretation, and clinical reporting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office packages, with excellent time management, organizational, and database skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Desirable:

• Further qualification such as MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline related to molecular genetics.
• Experience in clinical interpretative reporting of NGS panel tests for inherited cancer, inherited cardiac disorders, clinical exomes, genomes, or viral genomes.
• Experience in bioinformatics packages and sequence variant interpretation.