Genetic Technologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London is seeking an experienced genetic technologist to join their North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory Hub. The role involves skilled use of genomic techniques and contributing to the laboratory's smooth operation. Candidates should have expertise in molecular and cytogenetic techniques, with hands-on experience in a diagnostic setting being advantageous. The position promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• High level of skill in molecular and/or cytogenetic techniques required.
• Hands-on experience in an accredited diagnostic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and assist in quality assurance.
• Sample processing including extraction, quantitation, storage, and dispatch of DNA.
• Analysis of data and preparation for authorisation.

Skills

Genomic techniques

Molecular techniques

Cytogenetic techniques

Tools

SNP microarray

Karyotyping

FISH

qPCR

QFPCR

MLPA

Next Generation Sequencing

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

We are seeking an experienced genetic technologist who can demonstrate skilled use of genomic techniques to join the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Depending on current skills and experience, you will be assigned to one of our process based teams who carry out both rare disease and cancer sample processing and testing: NGS/NIPD; Molecular targeted; Robotic; Cytogenetic; Preparation; WGS. Rotation between teams may be arranged.

You will contribute to the smooth running of the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory and must be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in molecular and/or cytogenetic techniques; hands on experience in an accredited diagnostic setting will be an advantage.

The genetics laboratory provides an in-house diagnostic service for cancer, molecular genetic and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory. Cytogenetic testing is provided for both prenatal and postnatal samples using SNP microarray, karyotyping, FISH, qPCR, QFPCR and MLPA. Molecular testing includes next generation sequencing and targeted tests. We are also engaged in the development and ramping up of the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our North Thames patients.

• To follow established procedures and assist in the maintenance, preparation and review of operating policies
• Comply with health and safety policies
• Assist in quality assurance procedures
• Registration of samples received into the laboratory
• Sample processing including extraction, quantitation, storage and dispatch of DNA
• Assume responsibility for a technique/area as directed by a Senior Technologist or the Lead Technologist (e.g. CF NewBorn Screening, Sample Reception). This may involve management of a small group of staff; to include the responsibility for appraisals, acting as an appointment panel member; ensuring that appropriate training is delivered; reviewing work performance and progress; work allocation and checking
• Analysis of data and preparation for authorisation by scientific staff.
• Computerised data entry of patient sample and result details
  
  

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Jones Job title: Lead Genetic Technologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02074059200

Ext. x8867

Claire Jones

[e-mail]

Lead Genetic Technologist

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust by 2x

Get notified about new Technologist jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.

Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Medical Engineering Entry Level Technologist

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Epsom, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Specification Technologist (12-Month FTC)

London, England, United Kingdom £35,000 - £35,000 19 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.