Operations Lead

Synnovis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Synnovis Group in London is seeking an Operational Lead for Cytogenetic Testing within the SE‑HMDS. You will lead day-to-day lab operations, oversee staff training, and drive validation projects to support high‑quality diagnostic services for haematological malignancies.

The role is a 12‑month fixed-term contract, offering leadership opportunities within a growing pathology service and collaboration with major NHS partners. Salary range is £66,274–£73,496 per year, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in cytogenetics or haemato-oncology genomics.
• Experience with validation of new tests.
• Leadership and training responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day laboratory operations for cytogenetics.
• Oversee staff training and development within SE‑HMDS.
• Lead validation projects and introduce new tests.
• Ensure work complies with ISO 15189:2022 standards.
• Coordinate with SE‑HMDS and partner NHS organisations.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory management

Genomics testing

Communication

Training

Education

Clinical Scientist background

Tools

G-band analysis

FISH

Job description

Main area Cytogenetics Grade Synnovis Pay Band 8a Contract 12 months (Fixed Term Until 31st January 2028) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref J206-VIS8729

Employer Synnovis Employer type Private Sector Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £66,274 to £73,496 per annum depending on experience Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

Operations Lead

Synnovis Pay Band 8a

The place to work in pathology

We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Clinical Scientist to broaden their leadership experience as Operational Lead for Cytogenetic Testing within the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE‑HMDS), part of the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub.

This 12-month fixed-term until 31/01/2028. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist cytogenetics service, overseeing day‑to‑day laboratory operations, driving service improvement initiatives, supporting staff training and development, and leading key validation projects. You will also provide expert oversight of complex genomic testing and reporting, playing a central role in delivering high‑quality diagnostic services for patients with haematological malignancies.

As SE‑HMDS continues its transition towards a consolidated genomics service, you will play a pivotal leadership role in facilitating this process whilst delivering high‑quality, timely diagnostics that directly support patient care. While experience in haemato‑oncology cytogenetics is highly desirable, applications are also welcomed from candidates with relevant experience in other areas of haemato‑oncology genomics. The successful candidate will maintain competency across relevant areas of the wider SE‑HMDS genomics testing repertoire where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The SE‑HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single SIHMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. Our UKAS accredited laboratories currently provide genomics services including:

• G‑banded karyotype analysis
• FISH
• SNP‑array analysis
• NGS
• WGS
• Fragment analysis
• Q‑PCR
• Digital PCR

We are actively innovating and evolving our testing repertoire across our integrated service to ensure we support optimum patient care.

As an Operational Lead your duties will include

• Contribution to the management structure.
• Communication and leadership to less senior members of the team.
• Communication with service users and others within the wider SE‑HMDS service.
• Leading in the validation of new tests.
• Ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and to standards compliant with ISO 15189:2022.
• Maintenance of advanced knowledge pertaining to the field in order to help direct, provide advice and authorise genomic findings.
• Training responsibilities and overseeing the laboratory competency framework

Working for our organisation

Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding