Genomics Laboratory Technologist — Impactful Diagnostics

NHS Jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Healthcare Science Associate in Genomics at St James’s University Hospital. This permanent Band 5 role is 37.5 hours per week, full time, based in the genomics central laboratory.

The post requires experience in diagnostic techniques such as cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, NGS and PCR, with registration with AHCS/HCPC preferred or in progress. The team works across NEY region and supports out-of-hours rotas.

Qualifications

• Broad range of diagnostic techniques including cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, NGS and PCR.
• Competencies in basic and complex techniques used in a genetics laboratory.
• Willing to work out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment completing work to tight deadlines.
• Maintain high accuracy and reliability in routine and preparative procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across NEY region in genomics laboratory.

Skills

Cell culture

FISH

DNA extraction

NGS

PCR

Education

AHCS/HCPC registration underway

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Healthcare Science Associate in Genomics at St James’s University Hospital. This permanent Band 5 role is 37.5 hours per week, full time, based in the genomics central laboratory.

The post requires experience in diagnostic techniques such as cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, NGS and PCR, with registration with AHCS/HCPC preferred or in progress. The team works across NEY region and supports out-of-hours rotas.