Genomics Lab Practitioner – Flexible Hours

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; À distance; GBP 28 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised staff parking

Free Park and Ride transport

Staff break space and café

Résumé du poste

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Healthcare Science Practitioner to join the Genomics Laboratory in Cambridge. The role involves wet-lab work, DNA/RNA extraction, sample preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis and related genomic techniques, training staff and maintaining equipment.

You will join a national Genomic Medicine Service hub, work within a busy technical team and contribute to high quality patient-focused diagnostics while flexible hours may be

Qualifications

• Foundation degree/diploma in appropriate scientific subject or alternative equivalent qualifications.
• BSc degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience of commonly used genomic laboratory techniques, including PCR, DNA extraction, cell culture and FISH.
• Knowledge of Laboratory health and safety issues and quality control procedures.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine genomic techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, culturing and harvesting of cells, FISH.
• Use and maintenance of specialised equipment and robotics.
• Requisitioning of general laboratory consumables.

Connaissances

Good communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organise workload

Problem solving

Formation

Foundation degree/diploma in scientific subject

BSc in biological science

Description du poste

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Healthcare Science Practitioner to join the Genomics Laboratory in Cambridge. The role involves wet-lab work, DNA/RNA extraction, sample preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis and related genomic techniques, training staff and maintaining equipment.

You will join a national Genomic Medicine Service hub, work within a busy technical team and contribute to high quality patient-focused diagnostics while flexible hours may be