Senior Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics — Cancer Services

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford seeks a Senior Scientist (AfC Band 7) to lead molecular diagnostics, including PCR and sequencing, within the BSPS network.

You will supervise manual and automated assays, manage day-to-day operations, ensure quality management, train junior staff and liaise with clinicians across NHS and private facilities. The post offers a collaborative, patient-centred environment and opportunities to contribute to cancer services.

Qualifications

• State registered biomedical scientist or clinical scientist with appropriate experience.
• Experience in coordinating/overseeing molecular diagnostics workflows.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manual and automated complex molecular assays (PCR, sequencing, genetic signature analyses).
• Active in day-to-day management of commercial laboratory services.
• Interact with senior clinicians and nursing staff across NHS/private facilities; supervise junior staff.
• Assist in training and ensure release/authorization of diagnostic results.
• Maintain and develop quality management systems.

Skills

PCR

Sequencing

Quality management

Team leadership

Lab troubleshooting

Education

State registered biomedical scientist

Clinical scientist (relevant experience)

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford seeks a Senior Scientist (AfC Band 7) to lead molecular diagnostics, including PCR and sequencing, within the BSPS network.

You will supervise manual and automated assays, manage day-to-day operations, ensure quality management, train junior staff and liaise with clinicians across NHS and private facilities. The post offers a collaborative, patient-centred environment and opportunities to contribute to cancer services.