Genetic Technologist

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Synnovis Full time

A position has become available within the Molecular Diagnosis laboratory at King's College Hospital for a Genetic Technologist. The laboratory is part of the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub and is a national reference centre for haemoglobinopathy diagnosis and a leader in the diagnosis of inherited red blood cell disorders. The laboratory offers targeted next generation sequencing for over 200 genes and has dedicated on site bioinformatics to support the service.

The post holder will work as part of the molecular diagnostic team and will be required to have an understanding of all types of instrumentation in the lab and the work processes that are followed. The post holder will support senior staff in the delivery of the next generation sequencing service. They will also be expected to support other staff. Any change that is implemented will need to be documented and recorded following UKAS standards. They will also be responsible for teaching and training lower grades of staff, in how to perform tests, analyse data and carry out tasks. The postholder will be required to have an understanding of quality management assisting the molecular section in audit and documentation.

They will also be responsible for assisting in troubleshooting of equipment and assays, therefore good knowledge of molecular techniques is essential for the role. They will be required to ensure provision and maintenance of equipment and records to ISO15189 standards.
1. Processing samples for NGS, supporting senior staff in the delivery of the next generation sequencing servic
2. Provide a comprehensive and appropriate diagnostic service to users through the performance of manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations
3. Ensure all instrumentation in the laboratory is run, maintained and used appropriately
4. Provide support for staff utilising highly specialised equipment, including assistance with maintenance and troubleshooting
5. Ensure work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards, results are reported within the agreed turnaround times and in accordance with the relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
6. Review assess and initiate corrective action when Quality Control procedures indicate loss of performanc
7. Review and revise laboratory SOP on a regular basis and advise the operations manager of any material change
8. Participation in audits to highlight deficiencies in the pre-examination, examination and post-examination process
9. Undertake laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by the laboratory managers and contribute to service development supported by evidence-based practic
10. Participate in the training of others in the areas in which the postholder has been assessed as competent.
11. Actively assisting in all aspects of quality management system, ensuring compliance with the standards of ISO15189

The laboratory is part of the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub and is a national reference centre for haemoglobinopathy diagnosis and a leader in the diagnosis of inherited red blood cell disorders. The laboratory offers targeted next generation sequencing for over 200 genes and has dedicated on site bioinformatics to support the service.

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.

Communication
1. Participate in laboratory staff meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department relating to service issues, training needs and process changes
2. Service issues resolved in a timely manner or referred to the appropriate operations manager or lead scientist
3. Communicate any event, which may cause service delivery failure, or other issues/problems that may affect the laboratory or Molecular Pathology to the operations manager or lead scientist
4. Provide and receive complex information relating to the clinical condition and treatment of patients and/or the results and interpretation of diagnostic tests to and from work colleagues or users of the service
5. Prioritise and plan own workload within a given time period and communicate own work priorities within the team. Demonstrate flexibility in carrying out own work priorities within the team context
6. Liaise with users of the service as necessary, with direction of enquiries to the appropriate member of staff
7. Assist in developing and maintaining a customer oriented work environment
8. Maintain courteous and professional conduct at all times with staff, patients and visitors
9. Liaise with medical and laboratory staff at external referral centres regarding results and sample requirements

Technical
1. Processing samples for NGS, supporting senior staff in the delivery of the next generation sequencing service
2. Ensure all instrumentation in the laboratory is run, mai

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