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Medical Technical Officer (MT02)
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Medical Technical Officer (MT02)
About the Role
The Genetics department is looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Genetics Technologists to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Guy’s Hospital. You will support the continued provision of service and development of new tests aligned to the NHSE Genetics Test Directory.
We are recruiting to posts within the Monogenics technical team which provides testing of single gene disorders, including WGS.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of routine and complex genetic diagnostic tests, including analysis of Sanger sequencing and genotyping data, as well as report writing with minimal supervision.
- Maintain professional competency and dexterity in precision-based tasks, and maintain the levels of concentration required to maintain quality service.
- Undertake a range of laboratory and housekeeping duties, making use of the laboratory robotics equipment.
- Work as part of a team, comprising of MLAs and Genetics Technologists, who are line managed by Senior Technical staff.
- Perform semi-automated and manual processing of specimens which requires a high level of dexterity as well as analysis and report writing which requires exceptional attention to detail.
- Ensure quality control measures are carried out to monitor analytical performance, take corrective action where applicable, and report any failures to a senior member of staff.
- Ensure standards as required by the ISO15189 are maintained.
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a quick learner and good team player. This role will give you the job satisfaction that comes from knowing that no two days are the same. Practical experience in a broad range of genetic techniques as well as previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory is desirable.
Team and Collaboration
The technical and scientific teams work closely to deliver a high-quality laboratory diagnostic service. Excellent communication skills are required to work effectively with other team members.
Location and Affiliations
The Genetics laboratories are part of Synnovis Analytics and are located within the Guy’s Hospital site. The Genetics department is made up of more than 120 staff and with close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTfT) and St George’s Hospital Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the GLH for the South East region provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million which includes specialist germline and cancer tests and a class-leading whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other pathology disciplines and research groups such as GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre and Genomics Innovation Unit and the GSTfT Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.
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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.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences, and other peer group meetings.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Lina Hollis
- Job title: Technical Lab Manager
- Email address: Lina.Hollis@synnovis.co.uk
Please note, we are not able to support sponsorship for this role.
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