Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced technician to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Guy’s Hospital. The post holder (MTO2 / Lead Technician) will support our Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics Service, which delivers a wide range of tests including QF-PCR for rapid aneuploidy diagnosis, and karyotype-based tests. Some work within the related Developmental Disorders Genomics team will also be required as the two teams are becoming more closely aligned.

The post holder will ensure standards as required by the ISO15189 are maintained and undertake routine and complex laboratory duties such as prenatal sample preparation, PCR set up and capillary-based electrophoresis, cell culture, slide making and using automated liquid handling robotics to generate high quality data. The role will include the analysis of genetic tests and report writing using standard report templates. There will be a range of other routine tasks including general laboratory housekeeping duties, audits and SOP maintenance.

The post holders are expected to maintain professional competency and dexterity in precision based tasks, and maintain the levels of concentration required to maintain quality service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with experience in the preparation and processing of human DNA and tissue samples in a diagnostic setting. Attention to detail, excellent communication and the ability to prioritise work in a busy environment are all essential qualities for recruitment to this post. The post holder will work closely with all team members within the Prenatal and Reproductive and Developmental Disorders Genetics teams, Laboratory Managers and may also collaborate with other staff across the Department to ensure quality service provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician who wishes to progress in their career as a Genetic Technologist in the field of Genetics.

Further details can be found in the Job Description and enquiries are welcome.

Working for our organisation

The Genetics laboratories are part of Synnovis Analytics and are located within the Guy’s Hospital site. The Genetics department is made up of more than 120 staff and with close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTfT) and St George’s Hospital Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the GLH for the South East region provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million which includes specialist germline and cancer tests and a class-leading whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other pathology disciplines and research groups such as GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre and Genomics Innovation Unit and the GSTfT Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.

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.