Scientific Support Technologist

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks a proactive Scientific Support Technologist to join their Rare and Inherited Disease Genomics Laboratory. The candidate will support scientific teams with analysis, reporting, and laboratory procedures. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant degree, have strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The institution values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds in line with their values.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Employee support networks

Qualifications

• Experience in an accredited diagnostic setting is an advantage.
• Ability to handle and analyze laboratory samples effectively.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and reporting per standard operating procedures.
• Assist in maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Determine appropriateness of referrals for laboratory processing.
• Process samples using laboratory information management system.
• Communicate effectively with users regarding laboratory processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EPIC laboratory information management system (LIMS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis and basic reporting in accordance with standard operating procedures for a designated team as appropriate for experience and skills (e.g. microarray, core diseases, cancer).
• Assist in the maintenance, preparation and review of standard operating procedures.
• Comply with health and safety policies.
• Receiving samples: Responsible for determining if referrals are appropriate for the laboratory to process based on the referral information, sample type, testing repertoire and methods. The ability to reach an overarching understanding of the lab processes and scientific rationale behind them is essential.
• Processing samples: Use the EPIC laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Monitor the generic laboratory duty scientist email address and triage enquiries accordingly. Effectively communicate information to users using appropriate scientific language to efficiently communicate clinically or scientifically relevant details.
• Contribute as required to basic analysis and reporting of patient results for a designated team.

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive individual to join the Rare and Inherited Disease Genomics Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital as a Scientific Support Technologist. They will provide a highly professional, comprehensive, and efficient scientific support service to our scientific teams. Depending on current skills and experience, they will also undertake analytical and reporting work as required in the support of a genomic testing service for one of our scientific teams. They will contribute to the smooth running of the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory; genetic knowledge and hands‑on experience in an accredited diagnostic setting will be an advantage. Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

The Rare Disease Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 140 including technologists, clinical scientists, translational scientists, bioinformaticians and administrative support staff. Along with two Clinical Genetics teams we form a strategic Genetics Unit within the hospital and provide North London with a Regional Genetics Service serving a population of approximately 10 million. The genetics laboratory provides an in‑house diagnostic service for cancer, molecular genetic and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory. GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive‑supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long‑Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee‑led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.