We are looking for a motivated individual with an interest in working in laboratory diagnostic genetics and we invite applications from individuals educated to HND or NVQ level 4 in Biological Science, with a strong interest in genetics, to work as a junior genetic technologist. This role will mainly involve sample reception, DNA extraction and the use of some genetic laboratory techniques to provide technical support to our diagnostic work. This will include basic laboratory housekeeping tasks and administration tasks. Some practical laboratory experience is essential; however, full competence-based training will be given. We are very much committed to continuous development and provide opportunities for participation in service research and development, training courses and journal clubs/seminars.
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 7000 tests per annum employing scientific, technical and bioinformatics staff in service delivery and research. The laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory.
Key Responsibilities:
* To perform the role following documented laboratory protocols
* To deal with telephone enquiries
* To maintain accurate records
* To participate in an annual appraisal
* To provide routine testing and support activities following standard
* To receive and book-in a range of pathological specimens for genetic testing
* To process specimens to an appropriate point
* 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
* To prepare reagents and media
* To participate in internal and external quality procedures
* To participate in any out of hours cover as required by the service
* To participate in clinical audit projects
* To maintain the laboratory inventory
* To be responsible for general laboratory housekeeping
* To work with the lab team to ensure adherence to the standards required of ISO15189:2012 accreditation for medical laboratories
* To follow a technical training programme for this grade
* To maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development activities.
* To safely handle contained or controlled biological materials
* To safely handle hazardous chemicals
* To comply with the visual display regulations.
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 Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory 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
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Morris-Rosendahl Job title: Laboratory Director Email address: d.morris-rosendahl@rbht.nhs.uk
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