Genomics Lab Assistant Apprentice - Molecular Diagnostics

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant Apprenticeship in the Clinical Genomics department. The role involves rotating through laboratories, supporting specimen reception, data entry and distribution of samples, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to protocols.

Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths, English and Science, plus preferably an A Level in Biology or a related subject.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualification).
• A Level Biology (or another relevant science subject) at Grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Collect biological samples and assist in the Clinical Genomics laboratories.
• Handle specimen reception duties and data entry into IT systems.
• Prioritise samples and follow SOPs with high accuracy.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, audits and quality activities.

Skills

Specimen reception

Data entry

Sample collection

Laboratory support

Quality control

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

A Level Biology or related science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant Apprenticeship in the Clinical Genomics department. The role involves rotating through laboratories, supporting specimen reception, data entry and distribution of samples, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to protocols.

Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths, English and Science, plus preferably an A Level in Biology or a related subject.