Scientific Support Technologist (Molecular Microbiology & Virology)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Scientific Support Technologist in the Microbiology and Virology department to support sequencing-based diagnostic tests for infections in children and for patients at hospitals across the UK.

This role involves practical molecular laboratory work: extracting nucleic acids, running quality control, preparing sequencing libraries and loading instruments under standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Biological Science or Genetics, or equivalent.
• Experience in molecular lab work is essential.
• Strong pipetting, QC, and sample handling skills required.

Responsabilités

• Follow SOPs to support sequencing-based diagnostic services in Microbiology and Virology.
• Carry out nucleic acid extraction.
• Run quality control steps (Qubit, Tapestation).
• Prepare sequencing libraries.
• Load sequencing instruments.
• Work to set time frames to deliver timely results for patients.

Connaissances

Pipetting skills

Molecular microbiology

Attention to detail

Clear communication & training

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Genetics

Outils

Qubit

Tapestation

Description du poste

This Scientific Support Technologist post sits in the Microbiology and Virology department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, supporting sequencing-based diagnostic tests for infections in children and for patients at hospitals across the UK. The work is practical molecular laboratory work: extracting nucleic acid, running quality control, preparing sequencing libraries and loading instruments under standard operating procedures. The post offers the chance to build skills in paediatric microbiology and sequencing within an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory. Prior molecular laboratory experience is essential.

What the job involves

• Follow standard operating procedures to carry out laboratory work supporting sequencing-based diagnostic services in Microbiology and Virology
• Carry out nucleic acid extraction
• Run quality control steps such as Qubit and Tapestation
• Prepare sequencing libraries
• Load sequencing instruments
• Work to set time frames to deliver timely results for patients

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Biological Science or Genetics, or equivalent

Experience

• Molecular laboratory experience
• Nucleic acid extraction
• PCR set-up
• NGS library preparation (e.g. Illumina or Nanopore)
• Processing biological specimens
• Working with laboratory equipment in a scientific laboratory (NHS, academia or industry)

Skills & knowledge

• Highly developed pipetting skills
• Knowledge of molecular microbiology techniques and scientific and clinical terms
• Meticulous attention to detail and organised time management
• Clear verbal, email and written communication, giving and following instructionsAbility to train others
• Ability to concentrate for long periods, adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure

Other

• Commitment to GOSH values
• Computer skills including Excel

Nice to have

• Quantitation of nucleic acid (e.g. Tapestation, Qubit, nanodrop)
• Sanger sequencing
• Previous experience in an NHS laboratory
• Culture-based techniques
• Previous participation in UKAS ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (e.g. EPIC)
• Experience training others