Junior Genetic Technologist

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applicants should have good interpersonal and computing skills, be capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines, and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They should have good organisational skills, be able to work methodically with great attention to detail and have a strong interest in driving and improving the quality of diagnostic services. Applicants will be expected to take part in various quality management tasks.

The CGGL currently performs over 5000 tests per annum employing scientific, technical and bioinformatics staff in service delivery and research. The laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory.
- To perform the role following documented laboratory protocols.
- To collaborate with other scientific and technical staff.
- To deal with telephone enquiries from other healthcare professionals
- To maintain accurate records, and to participate in maintaining the laboratory’s computerised database and operational systems as required.
- To participate in an annual appraisal.
- To provide routine testing and support activities following standard protocols.
- To receive and book-in a range of pathological specimens for genetic testing.
- To process specimens to an appropriate point for storage (banking)/analysis. A variety of procedures will be performed:

- Extraction of DNA and RNA from a range of sample types.
- Preparation of DNA and RNA for a range of testing procedures.
- Maintenance and management of a blood and DNA bank
- Performing a range of molecular techniques both manually and using automated technology including validation of the outcome of the reaction.
- Basic PCR and Sanger sequencing.
- Operating the ABI Genetic analyser for capillary electrophoresis.
- To identify why techniques relating to the processing of specimens are not working optimally. To inform appropriate clinical scientist for trouble shooting.
- To prepare reagents and media.
- To participate in any out of hours cover as required by the service.

The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals are part of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, with the Heart and Lung Clinical Care Group forming the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We are a partnership of specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success. The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is also part of the NHSE South East Genomic Laboratory hub and is one of four cardiac and one of three respiratory laboratories, delivering the specialist testing nationally.

The CGGL in the Royal Brompton has generated deep expertise in cardiovascular (CV) and respiratory genetics through a large programme of work over the last 7 years and has established infrastructure, expertise and variant repositories on site. The CGGL has developed sophisticated bioinformatic tools and pipelines for the analysis and reporting of different types of sequence data and is actively involved in research to develop new technologies. The diagnostic service collaborates closely with the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London.

**Organisational Values**:
Ourvalueshelp us to define and develop our culture,what we doandhow we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

**The post holder will**:

- Put patients first
- Take pride in what they do
- Respect others
- Strive to be the best
- Act with integrity

Applications are invited for a Junior Genetic Technologist based in the Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Royal Brompton Hospital.

To undertake the technical duties of a Junior Genetic Technologist to support the scientific teams in the provision of an effective and high-quality genetics diagnostic service to patients. The main duties are to undertake sample reception, sample booking-in, basic laboratory housekeeping tasks and some administration tasks where necessary.

To maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative, processing, analytical and associated procedures, following documented laboratory protocols. Specific duties will depend on the area in which the post holder is working. To train other staff in tasks where necessary.

To collaborate with other members of the laboratory and department in all matters necessary to achieve the maximum efficiency of the service.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall

performance of all staff in theClinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory.

To play a role in the continuous development of the Trust as a member of the Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory.


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