
GENETIC LAB TECHNICIAN – GENETIC TESTING, BIOTECH – ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL, LONDON – FULL TIME, PERMANENT – BAND 4/5 EQUIVALENT, UP TO £30,000 PER YEAR + BENEFITS
We are a leading Genetic Testing organisation seeking an experienced Genetic lab Technician to join our team at the Royal Brompton Hospital (RBHT) on a permanent, Full-time basis.
THE ROLE
As a Genetic Technician, your role will be:
- To undertake the technical and analytical duties of a Genetic lab Technician and to support our Senior Clinical Scientists in the provision of an effective and high-quality genetics diagnostic test service to support referring clinicians
- Have knowledge of departmental IT systems, EQMS, LIMs and appropriate automated software packages
- Have previous experience of laboratory work, including experience of analytical procedures
- Be able to work proficiently in all sections, and with all test procedures
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good manual dexterity
- Ability to produce accurate, analytical work
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately
- Ability to interpret/recognise problems arising during testing and communicate these to appropriate scientific staff
- Effective team worker
- Good organisational skills
- Practical and appropriate theoretical knowledge of genetic techniques and their clinical applications
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative, processing, analytical and associated procedures following documented laboratory protocols
- You will collaborate with other members of the laboratory and department in all matters necessary to achieve the maximum efficiency of the service
- Work with the team to ensure achievement and adherence to the standards required of ISO15189:2012 medical laboratory accreditation
- Participate in clinical audit projects as an on-going review of service quality and efficiency under the supervision of the Quality Manager and Clinical Scientists
- Undertake routine testing and support activities following standard protocols to a standard that enables the accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of the highest quality of service to patients and clinical colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records, and participate in maintaining online reporting platforms and other operational systems as required
- Abide by ours and the Trust’s Core behaviours for staff and all other Trust policies, codes and practices
All duties are undertaken under the supervision and support of Band 7/Clinical Scientists, following standard protocols.
- Other duties (within your abilities) as and when required by the Management team and Clinical Scientists
- Full Time Permanent Role
- Based in Royal Brompton Hospital, London
THE PERSON
- As a Genetic Lab Technician, you MUST have a minimum of HND or NVQ level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in Biological Science
- Ideally a bachelor’s degree in biological science
- Work and experience within a similar role
- Great attention to detail
- Good level of IT skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Live within a Commutable distance to Royal Brompton Hospital, London
THE PACKAGE
- Up to £30,000 basic Salary, subject to experience
- Excellent company benefits
- Leading Biotech organisation
PLEASE NOTE – ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
To apply for this post please email HR-UK@genincode.com