Genomics Lab Scientific Support Officer — Flexible FT/PT

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel subsidy

Parking on site

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two permanent Band 5 Scientific Support Officers and one 12-month secondment for internal applicants to join the East Genomic Laboratory Hub in Cambridge. The role supports the Genomics Laboratory’s testing pathways and ensures timely progression of patient samples.

We seek highly organised, detail‑driven individuals with excellent communication skills who can work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a

Qualifications

• Degree in biological science or related field.
• Experience or training in human genetics is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional scientific support to Duty Scientists within CUH Genomics Laboratory.
• Ensure samples follow the correct testing pathway across the laboratory.
• Maintain competency in technical activities related to the data analysed.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and accuracy in a team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in biological sciences

Undergraduate human genetics course/module

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two permanent Band 5 Scientific Support Officers and one 12-month secondment for internal applicants to join the East Genomic Laboratory Hub in Cambridge. The role supports the Genomics Laboratory’s testing pathways and ensures timely progression of patient samples.

We seek highly organised, detail‑driven individuals with excellent communication skills who can work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a