Assistant Genetic Technologist for Research

Job summary

Do you want to help us transform the quality of NHS prenatal diagnostic and genetic services? We are seeking an enthusiastic assistant technologist to join our team of researchers based in the North Thames Rare and Inherited Disease laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Our team is delivering transformation in patient care by developing safer and more comprehensive genetic diagnostic tests, both pre- and postnatally.

If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in research into genetics and improving patient care, and serious about pursuing a rewarding career this is definitely the post for you. This Band 4 post is available immediately for a year initially. This is an ideal secondment opportunity that will give you the chance to learn about transnational research and the technologies we use in more detail, how we use cutting edge platforms to improve our diagnostic capabilities, experience transnational research and generally prepare you for the next stage in your career in laboratory medicine.

Main duties of the job

• General

  1. To follow established procedures and assist in the maintenance, preparation and review of operating policies
  2. Comply with health and safety policies
  3. Assist in quality assurance procedures
  4. Be flexible to changing demands in workload
  5. Attend training courses as required
  6. Participate in an annual Personal Development Review (PDR)

  Administrative duties

  1. Data entry of patient sample details
  2. Recording results / QC Information on laboratory information system (EPIC Beaker).
  3. Filing and scanning of patient and laboratory documentation

  Technical duties

  1. Laboratory tests are set up as appropriate for the designated team and prepared for analysis by genetic technologists / scientific staff.
  2. Registration of research samples received into the laboratory
  3. Sample processing including extraction, quantitation, storage and dispatch.
  4. Participate in general rota of technical staff for basic lab duties such as stock control, equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
  5. Preparation of reagents
  6. Participate in training sessions as required.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee