Genomics Lab Apprentice: Molecular Diagnostics Rotation

Bidvane; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Career pathways

Job summary

The Royal Marsden Hospital is offering a Medical Laboratory Assistant apprenticeship within the Clinical Genomics department in London. The role provides technical and administrative support from specimen reception to sample processing, rotating across Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics on a 37.5-hour week with a rotational shift system to support extended service hours.

Applicants need GCSEs and A-level science qualifications, UK residency and right-to-work eligibility, and must meet

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science at Grade 4/C or equivalent, with evidence, and A-level Biology or another relevant science subject at Grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Collect biological samples from main Pathology laboratories and other areas, maintaining audit trails.
• Receive and check specimens against request forms, identify errors and handle high-risk or damaged samples.
• Sort and prioritise samples for processing in line with SOPs and requirements.
• Enter patient details and test requests into IT systems.
• Package samples for sendaway and rotate through reception and diagnostic labs to support.
• Process specimens and support scientists in producing accurate diagnostic results.
• Carry out equipment maintenance tasks and assist with training, quality activities and audits.

Skills

Genetics basics

Molecular biology basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Data handling & confidentiality

Education

GCSE English, Maths & Science

A-level Biology or relevant science

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Royal Marsden Hospital is offering a Medical Laboratory Assistant apprenticeship within the Clinical Genomics department in London. The role provides technical and administrative support from specimen reception to sample processing, rotating across Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics on a 37.5-hour week with a rotational shift system to support extended service hours.

Applicants need GCSEs and A-level science qualifications, UK residency and right-to-work eligibility, and must meet