Genomics Lab Apprentice: Rotational Support & Data

THE ROYAL MARSDEN; Belmont; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Clinical Genomics department. The role involves rotating through Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics, handling specimen reception, data entry and sample packaging, and supporting training and quality activities.

You will work 37.5 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern to support extended service hours, with an emphasis on accuracy, adherence to SOPs and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic

Qualifications

• Relevant A-levels including a science subject and laboratory experience.
• Must have GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above.
• 37.5 hours per week with rotational shift.
• Apprenticeship funding eligibility and UK residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process samples from the main Pathology laboratories.
• Handle specimen reception and data entry.
• Prioritise samples according to SOPs.
• Package samples for send-away and maintain audit trails.
• Support laboratories with equipment maintenance.
• Work within Clinical Genomics Central Reception and other departments.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lab sample handling

Education

GCSE Maths, English and Science (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

IT systems

Equipment maintenance

Quality audits

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Clinical Genomics department. The role involves rotating through Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics, handling specimen reception, data entry and sample packaging, and supporting training and quality activities.

You will work 37.5 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern to support extended service hours, with an emphasis on accuracy, adherence to SOPs and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic