A position has become available within the Molecular Diagnosis laboratory at King's College Hospital for a Genetic Technologist. The laboratory is part of the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub and is a national reference centre for haemoglobinopathy diagnosis and a leader in the diagnosis of inherited red blood cell disorders. The laboratory offers targeted next generation sequencing for over 200 genes and has dedicated on site bioinformatics to support the service. All services offered are UKAS accredited
The role will involve undertaking a wide range of duties from sample receipt and DNA extraction to setting up PCR assays. Other essential housekeeping functions will also be performed such as servicing instrumentation and maintaining records. The successful candidate will work within a small team and therefore must be organised and have good team work skills.
The Molecular Pathology laboratory is a team of 23, comprising of clinical scientists, biomedical scientist and genetic technologists. The post holder will be expected to support and assist Healthcare Scientists in the delivery of a high quality service.
This will include aspects of service delivery such as booking in samples, DNA extraction and PCR assay setup within our semi-automated laboratory. The role will also include various housekeeping duties such as administration, maintenance of equipment, laboratory cleaning duties, disposal of waste, maintaining bench stocks of reagents and consumables and routine administration tasks. The post holder assist in all aspects of sample processing and maintenance of accurate records.
Concentration and attention to detail are essential to all aspects of the role.
The post holder will also be expected to offer a helpful and professional service to all visitors and telephone callers. It is important that the post holder has a good knowledge of clinical molecular genetics, and will undertake continual professional development activities to keep up to date.
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Steedman Job title: Lab Operations Manager Email address: lsteedman@nhs.net
