Genetic Analyst

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Flexible working requests welcomed

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a 12-month fixed-term Clinical Genomics post. The postholder will carry out analytical molecular diagnostics tests, validate new NGS and ddPCR techniques, and help train staff to meet accreditation standards.

The role supports a reference service for solid and haematological cancers, with occasional unsupervised work. A BSc in biological sciences or genetics is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in biological sciences or genetics
• Education in mathematics
• Experience in diagnostic laboratory settings
• Training and knowledge in a specific area or instruments
• Evidence of CPD / personal development

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical molecular diagnostics tests
• Validate new NGS and ddPCR techniques
• Help train staff and maintain accreditation standards
• Support reference service for solid and haematological cancers
• Occasionally work unsupervised

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

In-house IT systems

Microsoft Office

SOPs compliance

Education

BSc in biological sciences or genetics

Educational qualification in mathematics

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term post sits in the Clinical Genomics department of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, within the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub. The postholder carries out analytical molecular diagnostics tests, validates new NGS and ddPCR techniques, and helps train staff while meeting laboratory accreditation standards. The work supports a reference service for solid and haematological cancers, and at times the postholder works without supervision. A BSc in biological sciences or genetics is essential.

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in biological sciences or genetics
• Educational qualification in mathematics

Experience

• Experience of working in all areas of a relevant diagnostic laboratory
• In-depth post-graduate experience in a specific area
• Evidence of training and knowledge related to a specific area or instruments

Skills & knowledge

• Clear written communication, expressed concisely
• Clear verbal expression
• Use of in-house IT systems
• Use of Microsoft software or equivalent
• Understanding and following of SOPs

Other

• Evidence of personal development
• Evidence of post-graduate study and CPD
• Self-confident, contributing to laboratory meetings
• Able to work unsupervised and take a flexible approach to work

Nice to have

• Working towards an MSc in biological sciences or genetics
• Voluntary registration with the Science Council (RSci) or in process
• Able to perform basic training

What’s offered

• A wide range of staff benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Clear career pathways
• Flexible working requests welcomed from point of hire