Newborn Screening & Metabolic Lab Specialist

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Associate Practitioner to join the Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics department. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist lab, handling tasks like data entry and various laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction and spectrophotometric analysis. Candidates with technical laboratory skills and experience in screening or metabolic biochemistry are encouraged to apply. The role includes training responsibilities and teamwork in a reputable health institution.

Qualifications

• Significant technical laboratory skills required.
• Experience in a similar laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks and support quality management.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in newborn screening & metabolic laboratories.
• Handle specimen receipt, preparation, and data entry.
• Support core lab functions such as quality management.

Skills

Technical laboratory skills

Experience in antenatal or newborn screening

Experience in metabolic biochemistry

Tools

LIMS

Thin layer chromatography

PCR

Job description

A regional healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Associate Practitioner to join the Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics department. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist lab, handling tasks like data entry and various laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction and spectrophotometric analysis. Candidates with technical laboratory skills and experience in screening or metabolic biochemistry are encouraged to apply. The role includes training responsibilities and teamwork in a reputable health institution.