Genomics Coordinator

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Synnovis Full time

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the administrative role of Genomics Coordinator to join our comprehensive Synnovis Genomics laboratory, part of the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Guy's Hospital.

This post will involve working within the Prenatal and Reproductive Genetics and Developmental Disorders teams to

Successful applicants will be dedicated, enthusiastic and have good communication skills. The role requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Knowledge of genomics testing is preferable but not essential, as full training to perform the required tasks will be provided.

Applications are invited from committed individuals. This role requires daily onsite working.


The Genomics Coordinator will be required to act as a flexible administrative resource to support the Prenatal and Reproductive Genetics (PreRep) and Developmental Disorders (DevDis) Clinical teams.

The core activities requiring support from the Genomics Coordinator are outlined below:

  • Triage of PreRep and DevDis teams' genetic test requests, prior to authorisation by the Clinical Scientist;
  • Activating appropriate genetic test workflows using the Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS]
  • Assigning priority of testing
  • Liaising with Clinical Scientists and responding to queries where appropriate Performing daily workload audits across both PreRep and DevDis sections. Coordinating the sendaway of samples to other testing laboratories.
The South East Genomics Laboratory Hub (SEGLH)

SEGLH is one of seven hubs that are commissioned to provide genomics services within England and is itself responsible for delivering genomic testing across South East England with a population of approximately 8.4 million.


The SEGLH is led by the Synnovis Genomics laboratory based at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and is made up of a consortium of laboratory providers in the South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex region.


Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Women's Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children's Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guy's site.

You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard
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.

At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world


The main duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the Genomics Coordinator role and its purpose within the PreRep and DevDis genomics services; they are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative administrative and managerial duties and responsibilities appropriate with the level of the post, to support the smooth running of the department.

Test assignment

  • Responsible for assigning appropriate laboratory genetic tests as requested on patient referral forms, escalating queries to a clinical scientist where required.
  • Liaise with clinical teams to accurately assign testing, following up any incomplete referrals and missing documentation.
  • Ensure accuracy of patient information in the LIMS to ensure efficient pathway progress.
  • Respond in an accurate and timely manner to service queries (for example from service users, external laboratories, and SEGLH staff).
  • Escalate queries to a Clinical Scientist where required.
Coordination of testing within other departments of SEGLH and at external laboratories

Support coordination of testing within other sections of the department and/or external laboratories where necessary.

Be on rota for the prenatal coordinator (PNC) role and be responsible for the administrative co-ordination of prenatal testing by external laboratories, this will include;

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