Description
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice.
As part of the department expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a Genetic Technologist Analyst to join the Clinical Genomics department. The Clinical Genomics laboratory at the Royal Marsden is part of the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (NT GLH), one of seven national Genomic Laboratory Hubs offering Cancer Genomic testing in England. The department is located in the Centre for Molecular Pathology in Sutton.
The post holder will undertake technical, analytical and administrative duties required to support the scientific teams in the provision of an effective and high-quality molecular diagnostics service to patients. This will require detailed theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for carrying out analytical molecular diagnostics investigations, including PCR, RQ-PCR, sequencing, NGS and ddPCR.
The post holder will be expected to assist in training new staff members and visitors, contribute to IT development and data management relating to the technical aspects of the molecular service, and support activities such as quality, equipment maintenance and participate in the department's training programme.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways.
Job Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for own work and that of junior members of staff under the direction of senior scientific staff/clinical scientist.
- Ensure the timely and efficient provision of core and technologically complex analytical/diagnostic services.
- Take day-to-day responsibility for the quality of technical and analytical work produced.
- Monitor quality control of all the tests performed.
- Assist in the preparation of SOPs and other documentation.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £45,953 to £54,254 per annum
- Fixed-term contract for 12 months
- Full-time position
Requirements:
- BSc degree in Biological Sciences/Genetics
- Evidence of training and knowledge related to specific area or instruments
- In-depth post-graduate experience related to specific area
- Ability to express themselves clearly and write concisely
- Ability to use in-house IT systems and Microsoft software
- Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings, able to work unsupervised and flexible approach to work