Genetic Analyst

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to supervise junior staff and lead analytical and diagnostic activities across core and advanced testing including PCR, sequencing, NGS and ddPCR. You will ensure quality, SOP alignment, and prompt response to clinical requests.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Biological Sciences/Genetics and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, with experience using in-house IT systems and Microsoft software.

Qualifications

• Ability to express themselves clearly.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use in-house IT systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent.
• Educational qualification in mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for own work and that of junior staff under the direction of senior scientific staff/clinical scientist; include all aspects of the clinical scientific & technical work, staff, equipment and quality system.
• Ensure timely and efficient provision of core and technologically complex analytical/diagnostic services, including but not limited to PCR, RQ-PCR, sequencing, NGS and ddPCR.
• Take day to day responsibility for the quality of technical and analytical work produced.
• Ensure that clinical requests are met according to agreed policies on availability of tests and priorities in accordance with user guide.
• Ensure that work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and/or Departmental policy.
• Monitor quality control of all the tests performed.
• Assist in the preparation of SOPs and other documentation

Skills

Clear communication

Concise writing

In-house IT systems

Microsoft software

Education

BSc degree in Biological Sciences/Genetics

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

1.1 To be responsible for own work and that of junior members of staff under the direction of senior scientific staff/clinical scientist. This will include all aspects of the clinical scientific & technical work, staff, equipment and quality system.

1.2 To ensure the timely and efficient provision of core and technologically complex analytical/diagnostic services, including but not limited to PCR, RQ-PCR, sequencing, NGS and ddPCR.

• To take day to day responsibility for the quality of technical and analytical work produced.
• To ensure that clinical requests are met according to agreed policies on availability of tests and priorities in accordance with user guide.
• To ensure that work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and/or Departmental policy.
• To monitor quality control of all the tests performed.
• To assist in the preparation of SOPs and other documentation

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to express themselves clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to use in-house IT systems
• Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent
• Educational qualification in mathematics

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of personal development
• Self confidant, contributes to laboratory meetings
• Able to work unsupervised
• Flexible approach to work

Specific Experience

Essential criteria

• BSc degree in Biological Sciences/Genetics
• Evidence of training and knowledge related to specific area or instruments
• In depth post-graduate experience related to specific area
• Evidence of post graduate study Evidence of CPD
• Experience of working in all areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
• Able to understand / follow SOPs

Desirable criteria

• Working towards MSc degree in Biological Sciences / Genetics
• Voluntary registration with the Science Council (RSci) or in process
• Able to perform basic training

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.