Job overview

We are looking for an experienced laboratory scientist, who can support the technical aspects of our translational services. You must have worked in a diagnostic molecular laboratory. Experience with next generation sequencing and quality management would be an advantage. You must be meticulous, a good communicator and able to organise yourself. The post is currently fixed term for 1 year.

The purpose of this post is to support the service primarily through contributing to the translational projects undertaken in the Multi-omic Medicine Service by the Molecular Neuropathology team. The post holder will perform molecular laboratory tests for service development projects pertaining to the diagnosis and management of neurological tumours as required. They will ensure that the laboratory tests and reports are completed to a high standard and will work closely with clinical and scientific teams. They will have a wide knowledge of clinical molecular genetics.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to:

• To be responsible for the timely delivery of translational projects
• Rotate through and become competent in discrete areas of the the Multi-omic Medicine Service as required; participate in other appropriate rotations as required.
• To be personally responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory by accommodating additional tasks and responsibilities as required 
• Maintain and routinely operate the complex analytical equipment used within the Multi-omic Medicine Service to ensure its accurate function; verify the results obtained in preparation for issue to service users 
• To demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of the technical, scientific and clinical principles involved in the delivery of the genetics service for which the job-holder has responsibility. This will include trouble-shooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development
• Safely collect, receive, record and dispose of samples intended for the Multi-omic Medicine Service 
  Replenish supplies and resources used in analysis and for maintaining equipment and databases in the Multi-omic Medicine Service 
  Continually feedback information on all the above to peers and senior colleagues 
• Participate in regular review and audit of the operational aspects of the Multi-omic Medicine Service, updating practices, policies and their documentation; regularly participate in learning activities including research and development 
  Adhere to ISO:15189 standards and actively participate in the quality management system

Working for our organisation

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.