Job summary
- Main area
- Genomics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (2 FTE fixed term 12 months + 1FTE Perm)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 271-Gen-7370548
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Scientific Support Technologist
Band 5
Job overview
NHS North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub
Band 5 Scientific Support Technologist
(2 Fixed term 1 year and 1 Permanent )
We are seeking a proactive individual to join the Rare and Inherited Disease Genomics Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital as a Scientific Support Technologist . They will provide a highly professional, comprehensive, and efficient scientific support service to our scientific teams. This is a fixed term post for one year.
Depending on current skills and experience, they will also undertake analytical and reporting work as required in the support of a genomic testing service for one of our scientific teams.
They will contribute to the smooth running of the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory; genetic knowledge and hands on experience in an accredited diagnostic setting will be an advantage. Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
The Rare Disease Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 140 including technologists, clinical scientists, translational scientists, bioinformaticians and administrative support staff. Along with two Clinical Genetics teams we form a strategic Genetics Unit within
the hospital and provide North London with a Regional Genetics Service serving a population of approximately 10 million. The genetics laboratory provides an in house diagnostic service for cancer, molecular genetic and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory
Main duties of the job
- Carry out analysis and basic reporting in accordance with standard operating procedures for a designated team as appropriate for experience and skills (e.g. microarray, core diseases, cancer).
- To assist in the maintenance, preparation and review of standard operating procedures
- Comply with health and safety policies
- Receiving samples: Responsible for determining if referrals are appropriate for the laboratory to process based on the referral information, sample type, testing repertoire and methods. The ability to reach an overarching understanding of the lab processes and scientific rationale behind them is essential.
- Processing samples: use the EPIC laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Monitor generic laboratory duty scientist email address and triage enquiries accordingly. Effective communication of information to users using appropriate scientific language to efficiently communicate clinically or scientifically relevant details.
- To contribute as required to basic analysis and reporting of patient results for a designated team.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Degree in Biological Science or other relevant subject
Desirable criteria
- Undergraduate human genetics course/module.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Dealing with difficult situations (e.g. conflicting demands). Prioritising, planning and organising own and others tasks that are straightforward in nature. Proven record of using own initiative and working autonomously, within competency.
- Understanding of scientific and clinical terms. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Experience of analysis and interpretation of genetic data.
- Previous working experience in a scientific laboratory or department (NHS, academia, industry).
- Knowledge of genetic testing and human genomics
- Considerable experience of using Laboratory Information Systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience with QPulse Quality Management system
- Experience of supervising others, with the ability to enthuse and motivate
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to process scientific information. Able to provide & receive complex or sensitive information; provide advice, instruction, training to groups
- Evidence of molecular genetic / cytogenetic techniques in a diagnostic setting (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, MLPA, Sanger Sequencing, NGS, automated sample handling systems, ABI genetic analysers, G Banded karyotyping, microarray)
- Careful, meticulous and able to follow instructions; willing to take on/learn new skills.
- Highly literate, with the ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time and able to work flexibly within a scientific community. Able to communicate effectively both verbally, by email and by appropriate documentation
- Ability to manage/work as part of a team; to adapt to change and to work under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously, within competency; high levels of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures and Microsoft office packages
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, and able to adapt to changing priorities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Morrogh
- Job title
- Clinical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074059200
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