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Genetic Technologist
| Posting date: | 03 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £42,939.00 to £50,697.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42939.00 - £50697.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2024 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9282-24-0956 |
Summary
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To be responsible for own work and that of junior members of staff under the direction of seniorscientific staff/clinical scientist. This will include all aspects of the clinical scientific & technical work,staff, equipment and quality system.1.2 To ensure the timely and efficient provision of core and technologically complexanalytical/diagnostic services, including but not limited to PCR, RQ-PCR, sequencing, NGS andddPCR. To take day to day responsibility for the quality of technical and analytical work produced.The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustJob application: Genetic Technologist5 To ensure that clinical requests are met according to agreed policies on availability of tests andpriorities in accordance with user guide. To ensure that work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and/orDepartmental policy. To monitor quality control of all the tests performed. To assist in the preparation of SOPs and other documentation. To assist with the day-to-day working of the laboratory. Maintain reagent records, both paper and electronic, as part of section stock control system. To provide cover for routine lab tasks including DNA/RNA preparation, maintenance ofsolutions, reagents and chemicals.1.3 To ensure that statutory and Trust requirements for record keeping of results are met by validationor verification of reports as required. To ensure that quality control tests are conducted and meet required analytical standards.Where appropriate implement a remedial action plan in line with SOPs. To ensure that all logs (electronic or paper) relating to calibrators, controls and reagents aremaintained. To participate in audits as required.1.4 To maintain adequate stock of all reagents and consumables, through timely ordering of supplies inliaison with the Laboratory Supervisor. To order same if so directed.1.5 To be able to work within all areas of the department with the minimum of supervision: To develop and perform molecular diagnostic tests. To carry out primary analysis on a range of tests performed (including PCR, sequencing, NGS, fragmentanalysis, gene expression analyses and ddPCR). To adjust plans as necessary according to outcomes. To undertake relevant quality assurance, following both internal and external schemes, and toinitiate remedial action when necessary (may refer to senior colleagues for guidance). To ensure results are reported within agreed turnaround time. To contribute to the preparation of reports on the work carried out in the laboratory To contribute to the preparation of manuscripts on the work carried out.