Genetic Technologist

Synnovis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading molecular diagnostics lab in the United Kingdom is hiring a Genetic Technologist to handle various responsibilities in DNA extraction, PCR setup, and laboratory maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in clinical molecular genetics and be proficient in teamwork and detail-oriented tasks. This role provides numerous development opportunities through their learning programs, ensuring professional growth and contribution to innovative scientific projects.

Benefits

Learning and Development programmes

Funding for advanced qualifications

Participation in scientific symposiums and meetings

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of clinical molecular genetics.
• Organised and able to work within a small team.
• Commitment to continual professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties from sample receipt to PCR assays.
• Perform housekeeping functions and maintain records.
• Support Healthcare Scientists in service delivery.

Skills

Clinical molecular genetics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Qualifications in molecular genetics

Job description

Overview

A position has become available within the Molecular Diagnosis laboratory at King's College Hospital for a Genetic Technologist. The laboratory is part of the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub and is a national reference centre for haemoglobinopathy diagnosis and a leader in the diagnosis of inherited red blood cell disorders. The laboratory offers targeted next generation sequencing for over 200 genes and has dedicated on site bioinformatics to support the service. All services offered are UKAS accredited.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of duties from sample receipt and DNA extraction to setting up PCR assays.
• Perform essential housekeeping functions such as servicing instrumentation and maintaining records.
• Support and assist Healthcare Scientists in the delivery of a high quality service.
• Book samples, DNA extraction and PCR assay setup within a semi-automated laboratory.
• Administer housekeeping duties: administration, maintenance of equipment, laboratory cleaning, disposal of waste, maintaining bench stocks of reagents and consumables and routine administration tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and sample processing.
• Concentration and attention to detail are essential to all aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of clinical molecular genetics.
• Organised and able to work within a small team; good teamwork skills.
• Concentration and attention to detail.
• Commitment to continual professional development activities to keep up to date.
• Appropriate qualifications and experience in a molecular genetics laboratory.

Development Opportunities

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy which can provide funding / support for advanced qualifications. Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund you can apply for finance to get a new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.